# Pygmy Marmoset (*Cebuella pygmaea*) The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world! It loves to swing from tree to tree in the rainforest and eat sweet nectar and insects. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Rainforest - **Also known as:** Dwarf Marmoset, Pocket Marmoset ![Pygmy Marmoset](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425995/objects/6338.jpg) ## Appearance The Pygmy Marmoset is the world's smallest monkey, with golden-brown fur flecked with gray and black. It has tawny underparts, a long tail often ringed, and small, tufted ears. Its tiny size makes it visually distinct. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Callitrichidae - **Genus:** Cebuella ## Interesting facts - Pygmy marmoset dads often carry their twin babies on their backs! - They are 'gum-feeders,' making holes in trees to drink their sticky sap. - They can turn their heads almost 180 degrees to spot predators! - This is the world's smallest monkey, weighing less than a deck of cards! ## Special abilities - **Tree Surgeon:** Pygmy Marmoset can gnaw tiny holes in tree bark because of specialized chisel-like teeth that help them reach nutritious sap. - **Super Springer:** Pygmy Marmoset has powerful hind legs that help them leap over 5 meters (15 feet) between branches with ease. - **Tiny Talker:** Pygmy Marmoset can communicate using ultrasonic calls because of unique vocal cords that help send secret messages. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 11-15 cm - **Weight:** 0.1-0.14 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-12 years - **Speed:** 20 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-2 - **Gestation:** 119-140 days ## Diet & Feeding They mainly eat tree sap, but also enjoy insects, fruits, and nectar from their forest home. - **Primary Foods:** Tree sap, Insects, Fruits, Nectar - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Harpy Eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/harpy-eagle) (*Harpia harpyja*) — Large raptor that hunts monkeys from above. - **Eaten by:** Tayra (*Eira barbara*) — Weasel-like mammal that climbs trees to hunt. - **Eaten by:** Boa Constrictor (*Boa constrictor*) — Large snake that ambushes small primates. ## 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. - [Tool Use](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tool-use): This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. - [Miniature](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/miniature): Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always observe these monkeys from a safe distance and never try to touch or feed them in the wild. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Pygmy 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 Pygmy Marmoset? 11-15 cm ### How much does Pygmy Marmoset weigh? 0.1-0.14 kg ### How long does Pygmy Marmoset live? 10-12 years ### How fast can Pygmy Marmoset move? 20 km/h ### What does Pygmy Marmoset eat? They mainly eat tree sap, but also enjoy insects, fruits, and nectar from their forest home. ### Where is Pygmy Marmoset usually found? Rainforest ### How does Pygmy Marmoset hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Warszawski Ogród Zoologiczny](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/warszawski-ogr-d-zoologiczny) — Masovian Voivodeship, PL · Zoo - [Tierpark Zittau](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-zittau) — Sachsen, 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: [Pygmy Marmoset: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pygmy-marmoset)