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Silvery Marmoset
Callithrix argentata
Animal facts
Silvery marmosets live in family units consisting of a breeding pair and their offspring. The male silvery marmoset will carry the young almost immediately after birth, rather than a few days after, as in other species. Each family group scent mark their territory.
Where they live
South America
Habitat
Tropical rainforests
What they eat
Omnivorous, feeding on fruit, flowers, insects and small animals, as well as plant gums and resins.
IUCN status
Low risk
