Common Marmoset

The common marmoset is one of the smallest species of monkey. Their name ‘marmoset’ comes from the French word ‘marmouset’ meaning ‘dwarf’, or ‘little’.

Fun Facts

The genome of a female marmoset was published in 2014. It became the first non-human primate, among the New World Monkeys, to have its complete genome sequenced.

About Jimmy & Elsa

Jimmy & Elsa joined CPZ in 2017 after being confiscated by USFWS. These little monkeys are quite the hit with zoo's staff and visitors due to their active lifestyle. They enjoy any and all form of enrichment and are not afraid to mess with their cage mates - even though they are all much larger.

Conservation Status:
Least Concern

Extinct			Threatened			Least Concern

	EX	EW	CR	EN	VU	NT	LC

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