Mico-estrela

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Primates (primatas)

Family

Callitrichidae

Genus

Callithrix

Species

Callithrix kuhlii (Mico-estrela)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sagüi

German Bahia-Seidenaffe

Portuguese Mico-estrela

Similar Species in Callithrix

Mico-estrela

Callithrix penicillata

Least Concern

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Sagüi-comum

Callithrix jacchus

Least Concern

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Sagüi-da-cara-branca

Callithrix geoffroyi

Least Concern

Sagüi-da-serra-claro

Callithrix flaviceps

Critically Endangered

Sagüi-da-serra-escuro

Callithrix aurita

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mico-estrela?

The scientific name of Mico-estrela is Callithrix kuhlii. It belongs to the genus Callithrix.

What is the conservation status of Mico-estrela?

Mico-estrela (Callithrix kuhlii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mico-estrela belong to?

Mico-estrela (Callithrix kuhlii) belongs to the genus Callithrix, which is part of the taxonomic family Callitrichidae.

Is Mico-estrela endangered?

Yes, Mico-estrela (Callithrix kuhlii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Mico-estrela belong to?

Mico-estrela (Callithrix kuhlii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Mico-estrela?

The closest relatives of Mico-estrela in the genus Callithrix include Mico-estrela, Sagüi-comum, Sagüi-da-cara-branca, Sagüi-da-serra-claro, Sagüi-da-serra-escuro.