Phylum Chordata Genus Mico Rank Species | ||
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Similar Hershkovitz's marmoset, Maués marmoset, Satéré marmoset, Marca's marmoset, Manicore marmoset |
The black-headed marmoset (Mico nigriceps) is a marmoset species endemic to Brazil. It inhabits humid tropical rainforest, mostly second growth and edge; the distribution is not exactly known but is thought to be Rio dos Marmelos in the north and east, Madeira River in the west and Ji-Paraná River in the south. The threats are not exactly known but it may be near human traffic including the Trans-Amazonian Highway where cattle ranching and logging is occurring. It is not hunted but may be used as pets.
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