Marca's Marmoset

Mico marcai

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Callitrichidae

About

The Marca's marmoset is a species of marmoset that is endemic to the Amazon, in the Aripuanã-Manicoré interfluvium in Brazil. Its body is light grey, with orange legs, a black tail, a pinkish face, and naked ears. It is about 9 inches (23 cm) long, excluding the tail, and it has a 15-inch (38 cm) long tail. It weighs about 12 ounces (340 g).

Fun Fact

Its body is light grey, with orange legs, a black tail, a pinkish face, and naked ears.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Amazon, in the Aripuanã-Manicoré interfluvium in Brazil.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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