Phylum Chordata Genus Callithrix Rank Species | ||
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Similar Callithrix, Black‑tufted marmoset, Buffy‑tufted marmoset, Wied's marmoset, Buffy‑headed marmoset |
white headed marmoset
The white-headed marmoset (Callithrix geoffroyi), also known as the tufted-ear marmoset, Geoffroy's marmoset, or Geoffrey's marmoset, is a marmoset endemic to Brazil. It is known as the sagüi or sauim in Brazil.
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One of the more common callitrichids in captivity, many zoos keep and breed the species. In fact, some zoos have to use birth-control methods for them.
white headed marmoset

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White-headed marmoset Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA