Pygmy Marmoset
The Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) is a species of monkey native to the rainforests of South America. It is the world's smallest monkey. The Pygmy Marmoset is a crucial part of the ecosystem.
Pygmy Marmoset
Classification
Mammalia > Primates > Callitrichidae > Cebuella > C. pygmaea
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
5 - 6 inches
(13 - 15 cm)
Average Weight
3 - 4 oz
(85 - 113 g)
Average Life Span
10 - 12 years
Gestation Period
120 - 130 days
Did You Know?
The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world, typically weighing only about 100 grams (3.5 ounces)!
They are found in the rainforests of South America, primarily in the Amazon basin.
Pygmy Marmosets are known for their ability to leap up to 5 meters (16 feet) between trees.
Their diet primarily consists of tree sap, which they get by gnawing holes in tree bark.
They live in family groups and are very social animals.
Pygmy Marmosets communicate through a variety of high-pitched calls.
They can live for up to 10-12 years in the wild.
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