Scientific Name
Cebuella pygmaea
Other Common Name(s)
Dwarf Monkey
Body Weight
85-140 g
Body Length
Body: 12-15 cm
Tail: 17-23 cm
Habitat
Diet
Fun Facts
Pygmy marmosets are the smallest monkeys. Their body size allows them to stay on slender tree branches. These agile marmosets can leap up to 5m.
Pygmy marmosets live in small groups with 2 to 6 members. They adopt various forms of communication including facial expressions, postures, vocalisations and scents.
Distribution
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Urbanisation & Infrastructure
Overexploitation of Biological Resources
Human Disturbance & Ecosystem Disruption
Pygmy marmosets are threatened by pet trade and habitat loss. Humans settled in their habitats and cleared the land for activities such as mining, oil extraction, and farming, leading to deforestation. The wild population of pygmy marmosets declined by over 30% over the past two decades.
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
CITES
Appendix II
Conservation
Protected under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586) in Hong Kong.
