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Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset

Callithrix geoffroyi

Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset is a small monkey with fluffy tufts of hair on its ears. They are very social and love to live in family groups, playing and exploring together in the trees.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset has a mostly black body with a contrasting white head and face. Its distinctive features include prominent black ear tufts and a long, ringed black-and-white tail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCallitrichidaeGenusCallithrix
Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset
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Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Their tail is much longer than their body, helping them balance.

These tiny monkeys could fit in your hand, they're so small!

They usually give birth to twins, a rarity among primates!

Whole families help raise the babies, taking turns carrying them.

Special abilities

Ability

Tree Sap Tapper

Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset can access tree sap because they use specialized teeth to gouge holes in bark.

Ability

Family Teamwork

Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset has a social structure where the whole group helps care for babies.

Ability

Acrobatic Leaper

Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset can leap between trees, thanks to strong hind legs and sharp claws for grip.

Measurements & details

Length
18-23 cm
Weight
0.2-0.35 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
10 km/h
Litter Size
2-3
Gestation
140-150 days

Diet & Feeding

An omnivore enjoying a mix of fruits, insects, tree sap, and small vertebrates from the forest.

Primary Foods

  • Tree sap
  • Fruits
  • Insects
  • Nectar
  • Small lizards

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

depends on

White Snakewood

Cecropia hololeuca

Marmosets rely on the sap and gums from these trees.

eaten by

Black Hawk-Eagle

Spizaetus tyrannus

These large raptors are potential predators of the marmoset.

eats

Leafcutter Ant

Atta cephalotes

Marmosets frequently prey on various ants and their larvae.

depends on

Guiana Fig

Ficus guianensis

Provides essential fruits and shelter within their habitat.

Traits

Also known as

Geoffroy's MarmosetTufted-ear Marmoset

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset?

18-23 cm

How much does Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset weigh?

0.2-0.35 kg

How long does Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset live?

10-15 years

How fast can Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset move?

10 km/h

What does Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset eat?

An omnivore enjoying a mix of fruits, insects, tree sap, and small vertebrates from the forest.

Where is Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset usually found?

Forests

How does Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset usually have?

2-3

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