Maués marmoset

The Maués - marmoset ( Callithrix mauesi or Mico mauesi ) is a primate of the family of marmosets.

Features

Maués - marmoset reach a body length 20-23 cm, a tail length of 34-38 centimeters and a weight of 315-405 grams. Their fur is colored predominantly dark brown, the belly is lighter. On the back there are black - and -white speckled hair, the tail is curled slightly blackish-gray. The head is also dark brown with gray-brown cheek patches. The ear tufts, which are also colored gray-brown, in contrast erected in closely related species. As with all marmosets are located on the fingers and toes (except the big toe ) claws instead of nails.

Distribution and habitat

Maués - marmosets inhabit a small area in the Amazon basin in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Its distribution area is located south of the Amazon in the area of ​​Rio Maués, which they owe their name. The exact dimensions of the distribution area are not known. Habitat of this type rainforests.

Way of life

These primates, like all marmosets diurnal and arboreal. There, they move away on all fours, but can cover larger distances jumping. Presumably they live like other marmosets in groups that are organized around with intact couple and where the fathers and the other group members participate actively in the rearing of the young. Their diet consists of tree sap, fruits and other plant parts and insects. Your teeth are like specialized in all marmosets and adapted to the gnawing the bark, so that the animals get to the tree sap.

Endangering

The distribution of Maués - titi monkeys is remote and sparsely populated by humans, there are no known threats. The IUCN lists the species as " not at risk " ( least concern ).