Common Marmoset
(Callithrix Jacchus)
Common marmosets are New World monkeys, a term describing monkeys from South and Central America. They are also referred to as the ‘White Tufted Marmoset’ due to the large white tufts of fur around their ears. Common Marmosets eat a diet high in tree sap and have specialised teeth to access this.
Fun Facts
Common Marmoset
Animal Class
Mammals
Distribution
Brazil
Habitat
Forest, savannah
Diet
Insects, small invertebrates, gum and sap.
Appearance
Greyish brown body with light striping. Grey and white rings on the tail and large white tufts of fur around their ears.
Size
48cm long. Weigh up to 260g
Lifespan
Up to 12 years
Did you know?
Marmosets tend to groom each other; this behaviour is called allogrooming. It helps the group bond but also helps to remove irritating parasites.
See our Common Marmosets!
We have seven Common Marmosets at Ponderosa Zoo. Their names are Pascal, Stitch, Simba, Myla, Millie, Moriarty and Mycroft.
The Common Marmoset Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Decreasing
Threats
Habitat Destruction
Population
Unknown
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