Origin
It belongs to the genus Callithrix which contains a total of 18 species.
They are monkeys that live in the New World, in Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Brazil.
Feeding The Pygmy Monkey
They are very active, live in trees at height, jump a lot. They are diurnal animals. They are very territorial, marking their territory with smells produced by the glands on the crest and belly.
At night they sleep in hollows or on leaf beds near the food source.
They feed on insects, fruits and leaves and even the core of twigs, due to their long incisors.
Appearance Pygmy Monkey
They are the smallest monkeys in the world. Most of them are about 20 cm long. Their tail is long reaching the length of the body.
They weigh about 100 to 200g. their fur is gray with yellow and green striations that give them the appearance of grizzly, perfect for camouflage.
They have long hair in the ear area. They are among the relatively primitive primates with a small brain and claws.
The body temperature has significant variations over the course of a day, of about 4 C.
Pygmy Monkey Behavior
It is part of groups of 2 to 9 individuals containing 1-2 adult males and 1-2 adult females.
The youngsters remain in the group for two seasons. They have a very strong relationship with the group.
The pygmy monkey is known for its communication skills. The environment plays an important role in signal propagation.
Breeding Pygmy Monkey
They live in groups of 3 to 15 individuals. There are generally a pair of adults and their offspring. They are both monogamous and polygamous.
Puppies are raised in groups and protected by all members. The birth of twins is normal. Gestation lasts 4 or 5 months. They reach sexual maturity at the age of 1 year and a half.
They communicate through shouting and mimicry. Their cry of hostility is not perceived by the human ear.
The only enemies are birds of prey.
The average lifespan is 11 years in the wild and 20 years in captivity.
