Monkey of the Day · Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Pygmy Marmoset

Cebuella pygmaea

Pygmy Marmoset
Image: Wikimedia Commons

Habitat

Riverine and bamboo forests of the western Amazon basin

Diet

Tree gum, sap, insects, nectar, fruit

Size

12–16 cm

Weight

0.1–0.14 kg

Lifespan

Up to 12 years

Did you know?

The world's smallest monkey — small enough to sit in a human hand — and able to rotate its head 180 degrees to watch for predators.