Smallest Monkey Of The World
The Pygmy Marmoset or Dwarf Monkey (Cebuella pygmaea) is the world’s smallest monkey. It is native to the rainforest canopies of Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It is one of the smallest primates, and the smallest true monkey, with its body length ranging from 14 to 16cm (excluding the 15 to 20cm tail). Males weigh around 140g, and females only 120g. They weigh only 15g at the time of birth. The lifespan of these monkeys is 11 to 16 years. They usually give birth to twins.
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