# Goeldi's Marmoset (*Callimico goeldii*) Goeldi's Marmosets are small, playful monkeys that live in the trees of South America. They have soft, fluffy fur and love to jump around with their families in the forest. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Goeldi's Marmoset](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Springtamarin.jpg&width=800) Photo: Marcel Burkhard, CC BY-SA 2.0 de · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Springtamarin.jpg) ## Appearance The Goeldi's Marmoset has striking dark blackish-brown fur, appearing almost entirely black. Its shaggy mane around the head and neck gives it a distinctive, slightly "punk rock" look, unlike other smaller, often lighter-colored marmosets. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Callitrichidae - **Genus:** Callimico ## Interesting facts - Goeldi's marmosets use over a dozen different chirps and trills to chat! - They are the ONLY species in their unique genus, Callimico! - They often join groups of other monkey species for extra safety in the jungle. - Unlike other marmosets, they almost always have just one baby at a time! ## Special abilities - **Mushroom Detector:** Goeldi's Marmoset has a keen sense of smell that helps them locate hidden fungi on the forest floor. - **Silent Stalker:** Goeldi's Marmoset can move quietly through dense foliage that helps them sneak up on insects and small prey. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 20-24 cm - **Weight:** 0.35-0.67 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-18 years - **Speed:** 15 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 140-150 days ## Diet & Feeding These tiny monkeys munch on juicy fruits, tasty insects, and even some mushrooms from the forest floor! - **Primary Foods:** Fruits, Insects, Fungi, Spiders, Frogs - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Harpy Eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/harpy-eagle) (*Harpia harpyja*) — A powerful predator that hunts monkeys from above. - **Eaten by:** Boa Constrictor (*Boa constrictor*) — These large snakes can ambush marmosets in trees. - **Eats:** Jumbo Fig (*Ficus insipida*) — They love to feast on the sweet fruits of this tree. - **Eats:** Grasshopper (*Schistocerca nitens*) — Insect hunting is a key part of their diet. - **Eats:** Short-stemmed Russula (*Russula brevipes*) — They often forage for these mushrooms on the forest floor. ## 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. - [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:** 2/5 · Low Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Goeldi's 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 Goeldi's Marmoset? 20-24 cm ### How much does Goeldi's Marmoset weigh? 0.35-0.67 kg ### How long does Goeldi's Marmoset live? 10-18 years ### How fast can Goeldi's Marmoset move? 15 km/h ### What does Goeldi's Marmoset eat? These tiny monkeys munch on juicy fruits, tasty insects, and even some mushrooms from the forest floor! ### Where is Goeldi's Marmoset usually found? Forests ### How does Goeldi's Marmoset hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Serra do Divisor National Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/serra-do-divisor-national-park) — BR · Park ## 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: [Goeldi's Marmoset: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/goeldis-marmoset)