Callithrix kuhlii (Wied-Neuwied, 1826)

Kuhl's Marmoset

Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System external link, T Orrell (custodian) in 
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Theresa Keeley, University of Michigan
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Phil Myers, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan
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Matthew Wund, University of Michigan
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Keeley, T. and P. Myers. 2004. "Callithrix kuhlii" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Callithrix_kuhlii.html. 

 

Weid’s marmosets are relatively small, weighing between 350 and 400 grams, or about 13 ounces. They are generally black with gray head pelage and have a distinctly ringed tail. There is an area of white around their cheeks and forehead, and they have black tufts of hair around their ears. They have nails that are claw-like and lack opposable thumbs. ("Marmosets and Tamarins", 2001; "Singapore Zoological Gardens Docents", 2000; Mittermeier et al., 1988)

 
References
  • 2000. "Singapore Zoological Gardens Docents" (On-line). Accessed March 29, 2004 at http://www.szgdocent.org/pp/p-anthrp.htm .
  • Mittermeier, R., A. Rylands, A. Coimbra-Filho, G. Fonseca. 1988. Ecology and Behavior of Neotropical Primates. Washington D.C.: World Wildlife Fund.
  • 2001. Marmosets and Tamarins. Pp. 678-695 in D. Macdonald, ed. The New Encyclopedia of Mammals, Vol. 1, 2nd Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
"Callithrix kuhlii (Wied-Neuwied, 1826)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/323891". Accessed 16 Mar 2010.