How much does the world's smallest monkey weigh? 1
Pygmy marmosets (Pygmy Marmosets), or `finger monkeys` are the smallest monkeys in the world.
Pygmy marmosets are endemic to South America, occurring in the western part of the Amazon River basin.
This diminutive primate is also known for its ability to reproduce rapid and gravity-defying movements, clinging directly to tree branches, moving expertly through the canopy, and more.
Primatologists have spent many years observing and studying, reporting their average measurements as weighing only 119 grams with a body length excluding tail of 11–15 cm.
As their name suggests, pygmy marmosets are the smallest monkey species globally.
With an average weight of about 119 grams, the pygmy marmoset is the smallest of the New World monkeys.
Pygmy marmosets are very agile creatures.
There are 11 different types of pygmy Marmosets recorded, but all are only 11–15 cm long, not including the tail, have claws instead of nails, have tactile hairs on the wrists and lack wisdom teeth.
Pygmy monkeys chew holes in tree bark (sometimes up to 10 holes per day) and return to these holes multiple times a day to feed on tree sap.
As omnivores, their food includes tree sap, vines, insects, spiders, nectar, and fruit, among other things.
Due to their exceptionally small body size, they remain easy targets for predators, such as raptors, wild cats and even snakes.
Pygmy marmosets communicate with each other by chatting and humming in high-pitched voices.
The gestation period of a mother pygmy marmoset is about 4.5 months and can give birth every 5 to 7 months.
Newborn young of this species are often the size of a human thumb!
In addition, other members of the herd can also help take care of the newborn babies.
Usually young marmosets are weaned and can join the herd when they are three months old.
Although the species is currently facing habitat destruction, this factor has not had a significant impact on its overall population.
However, we need to note that: monkeys are not perfect pets like dogs or cats.
