# 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. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Geoffroy's Marmoset, Tufted-ear Marmoset ![Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Callithrix_geoffroyi.jpg&width=800) Photo: The original uploader was Brian.gratwicke at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.5 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Callithrix_geoffroyi.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Callitrichidae - **Genus:** Callithrix ## 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 - **Tree Sap Tapper:** Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset can access tree sap because they use specialized teeth to gouge holes in bark. - **Family Teamwork:** Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset has a social structure where the whole group helps care for babies. - **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 - **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 - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Tropenhaus Bansin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tropenhaus-bansin) — Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, DE · Zoo ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset Facts — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/geoffroy-s-tufted-ear-marmoset)