Silvery Marmoset Mico (formerly Callithrix) argentata

Silvery Marmoset
Silvery Marmoset
Silvery Marmoset
Marmosets have long incisors (front teeth) adapted to chisel small holes in trees to drink sap and gum. Tamarins have longer canine teeth for meat eating. The Silvery Marmoset has distinctive white/light-grey fur all over except a bare pink face and ears and a long black tail. It is native to Brazil.
Silvery Marmoset
Silvery Marmoset
Silvery Marmoset
They live in family groups of parent and successive offspring. Mother gives birth to twins and father and older siblings help with childcare, especially carrying the babies.
Silvery Marmoset
Silvery Marmoset
Silvery Marmosets Twins with black tails furled
They are communicative and have different calls for play, excitement and alarm.