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Description
Common Marmoset Distribution : Eastern Brazil.

Social groups : family groups up to 30 individuals (in captivity max 12). Only one breeding pair in a group.

Lifespan : 7 - 20 years

Length : Head + Body : 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) Tail : 7-16 inches (17-40 cm)

Weight : 10-18 ounces (300-500 grams)

Hands : Except for the big toes, a marmoset has claws not nails like most monkeys.

Colour : Common Marmosets have a flattened black face, thick white tufts on its ears, and long black and white fur. The tail is white ringed with black.

Beijing Zoo. September 2007. China

Description
Common Marmoset Distribution : Eastern Brazil.

Social groups : family groups up to 30 individuals (in captivity max 12). Only one breeding pair in a group.

Lifespan : 7 - 20 years

Length : Head + Body : 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) Tail : 7-16 inches (17-40 cm)

Weight : 10-18 ounces (300-500 grams)

Hands : Except for the big toes, a marmoset has claws not nails like most monkeys.

Colour : Common Marmosets have a flattened black face, thick white tufts on its ears, and long black and white fur. The tail is white ringed with black.

Beijing Zoo. September 2007. China