




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
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.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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.
Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset can access tree sap because they use specialized teeth to gouge holes in bark.
Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset has a social structure where the whole group helps care for babies.
Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset can leap between trees, thanks to strong hind legs and sharp claws for grip.
An omnivore enjoying a mix of fruits, insects, tree sap, and small vertebrates from the forest.
Cecropia hololeuca
Marmosets rely on the sap and gums from these trees.
Spizaetus tyrannus
These large raptors are potential predators of the marmoset.
Atta cephalotes
Marmosets frequently prey on various ants and their larvae.
Ficus guianensis
Provides essential fruits and shelter within their habitat.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.
18-23 cm
0.2-0.35 kg
10-15 years
10 km/h
An omnivore enjoying a mix of fruits, insects, tree sap, and small vertebrates from the forest.
Forests
Foraging
2-3
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