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small tree-dwelling monkey in the family
Callithricidae, found in South and Central
America. Most species have characteristic
tufted ears, clawlike nails, and a handsome
tail, and some only reach a body length of 18
cm, 7 in. The tail is not prehensile. Some are
known as tamarins.
Best-known is the common marmoset Callithrix
jacchus of Brazil, often kept there as a pet.