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Callithrix penicillata
This little mammal is a common citizen of Rio de Janeiro city. We can se a lot of them close to the limits of the forest and places where the number of trees is high.
Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
I took the photo of this one in my backyard. It was trying to escape from my dogs and I gave him a help. Two others were waiting for him two houses after mine. They were enjoying some fruits from a tree called "Siriguela".
Spotted on Mar 2, 2011
Submitted on Mar 3, 2011
4 Comments
Adorable !
That is ridiculously awesome!
English common name: Black-tufted Marmoset.
Que titi mas lindo!