GEOFFREY
MARMOSET
Callithrix Geoffroyi
SIZE: 8 inches in length (20cm) plus a tail of about 11 inches.
WEIGHT: 260 – 380g
DIET: Sap and gum from trees but they also eat the leaves, fruit, seeds and flowers.
LIFE SPAN: Over 10 years
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DID YOU KNOW?
They are one of the only species of monkeys/apes that
frequently give birth to twins.
Marmoset’s have claws that help them grasp tree bark and safely move around between branches and trees as a result, which benefits them as they spend most of their time in trees.
These monkeys use their
specialised claws to establish a firm grip on tree trunks and gnaw holes in the bark with their lower
incisors and canines. This causes the tree to produce more sap, which is used to seal injuries to the bark. This tree sap is a valuable source of carbohydrates and
minerals.
“Marmoset” is derived from the French “marmouset” which means dwarf.
