Goeldi’s Monkey
The rare and tiny Goeldi’s Monkey lives in the Amazonian Rainforests of Peru, Brazil and Columbia.
Prized by the illegal pet trade, wild populations are under constant threat resulting in this species being classed as ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
IUCN Listing: Vulnerable
At a vulnerable risk of becoming extinct in the wild
Fact File
Native Range
South America
Natural Habitat
Forest areas mixed with bamboo
Diet
Fruit, insects and fungi
Life Expectancy
In the wild: Up to 10 years
In zoos: Up to 20 years
Breeding
Gestation period:
150 – 160 days. 1 young
Group Name
Troop
Active Hours
During the day
Threats
Loss of habitat, hunting
Fun Fact
Not including their tail, the average size of a Goeldi’s Monkey is 22cm!