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Goeldi's Monkey
Callimico goeldii
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The rare and tiny (an average 22 cm), Goeldi's Monkey lives in the Amazonian Rainforests of Peru, Brazil and Columbia. Prized by the pet trade, this species is classed as ‘vulnerable’ by IUCN and sits on the organisations Red List of Threatened Species.
Native Range → |
Bolivia, Brazil and Peru |
Natural Habitat → |
Forest areas mixed with bamboo |
Diet → |
Fruit, insects and fungi |
Life Expectancy → |
Around 10 years in the wild. Up to 20 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
1 young from a 150-160 day gestation period |
Group Name → |
Group |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat, hunting |
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