The pygmy marmoset is one of the smallest primates to ever live on earth. Pygmy marmosets have a very distinct habitat, family classification, and physical characteristics that make it a unique monkey.
Pygmy Marmosets are found only the deep forests located in various countries. They roam high up in the trees of the forest, and blend in very well with their surroundings. They live in the forests of Columbia, Brazil, Ecuador, and parts of Bolivia (Pygmy Marmoset). Pygmy Marmosets only weigh between 4 and 5 pounds, which allows them to jump from branch to branch to avoid their predators, such as snakes and Wildcats (Animals A-Z). Not only do they live in the trees, but they feed off of them also. Their diet