pygmy marmoset

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Primates (Primaten)

Family

Callitrichidae

Genus

Cebuella

Species

Cebuella pygmaea (pygmy marmoset)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish leoncillo

Portuguese Mico-leãozinho

Similar Species in Cebuella

Eastern Pygmy Marmoset

Cebuella niveiventris

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pygmy marmoset?

The scientific name of pygmy marmoset is Cebuella pygmaea. It belongs to the genus Cebuella.

What is the conservation status of pygmy marmoset?

pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pygmy marmoset live?

pygmy marmoset is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does pygmy marmoset belong to?

pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) belongs to the genus Cebuella, which is part of the taxonomic family Callitrichidae.

Is pygmy marmoset endangered?

No, pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does pygmy marmoset belong to?

pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of pygmy marmoset?

The closest relatives of pygmy marmoset in the genus Cebuella include Eastern Pygmy Marmoset.