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Mico Estrela / Black-tufted Marmoset

Callithrix penicillata

Photo by luizleo2001
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Field Notes

Description:

This little mammal is a common citizen of Rio de Janeiro city. We can se a lot of them close to the limits of the forest and places where the number of trees is high.

Habitat:

Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

Notes:

I took the photo of this one in my backyard. It was trying to escape from my dogs and I gave him a help. Two others were waiting for him two houses after mine. They were enjoying some fruits from a tree called "Siriguela".

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That is ridiculously awesome!
English common name: Black-tufted Marmoset.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2011

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