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The pygmy marmoset is a small New World monkey native to rainforests of the western Amazon Basin in South America. It is notable for being the smallest monkey and one of the smallest primates in the world at just over 100 grams. It is generally found in evergreen and river edge forests and is a gum-feeding specialist.

Similar species: Primates
Species identified by Joe Spandrusyszyn
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By Joe Spandrusyszyn

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Uploaded Apr 11, 2015. Captured Jan 1, 1970 01:00 in 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA.
  • E-PM1
  • f/0.6
  • 1/50s
  • ISO1600
  • 128mm