Common Marmosetコモンマーモセット

Callithrix jacchusLC— Least Concern

The common marmoset is a small New World monkey native to the forests of northeastern Brazil, easily recognized by its white ear tufts and banded tail. It specializes in feeding on tree gum and sap, supplemented with insects and fruit, and typically gives birth to twins twice a year, relying on cooperative care from the whole group. Widespread and adaptable, it is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Common Marmoset (reference photo)
Photo: Wilfredor / CC0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Primates / Callitrichidae Source
Distribution
The common marmoset is native to northeastern Brazil, and has spread into southeastern Brazil since the 1920s through releases of captive animals. Source

Did You Know?

  • In 2014, a female common marmoset became the first New World monkey to have its genome fully sequenced, revealing 21,168 genes. Source
  • Common marmosets typically give birth to fraternal twins twice a year, a reproductive burden that has driven the evolution of cooperative infant care within the group. Source
  • Most of their fingers bear claw-like nails called tegulae, an adaptation that helps them cling to vertical tree trunks. Source

Where to See This Species

5 facilities · 0 individuals

アドベンチャーワールド (Adobencha World)WakayamaOpened in 1978

アドベンチャーワールドのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

ノースサファリサッポロ (Nosusafarisapporo)Hokkaido

ノースサファリサッポロのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

高知県立のいち動物公園 (Kouchi Kenritsu Noichi Doubutsu Kouen)Kochi土佐くろしお鉄道ごめん・なはり線「のいち駅」から徒歩20分またはレンタサイクル13分。

高知県立のいち動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

飯田市立動物園 (Iida Shiritsu Doubutsuen)Nagano

飯田市立動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

浜松市動物園 (Hamamatsushi Doubutsuen)ShizuokaOpened in 1950

浜松市動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではLCですが、生息地の変化や不適切な取引には注意が必要です。

Habitat

ブラジル北東部の森林、低木地、半乾燥地。

Threats

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

What do common marmosets eat?
They specialize in gouging tree bark to feed on the exuding gum and sap, which can make up 20 to 70% of their feeding time, supplemented by insects (24 to 30%) and fruit, flowers, and small prey. Source
How many babies do common marmosets have?
They typically give birth to fraternal twins twice a year, and because this is demanding for the mother, other group members help carry and care for the infants. Source
Why was the common marmoset genome significant?
In 2014, it became the first New World monkey species to have its genome fully sequenced, an important reference for biomedical research. Source

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