Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
- Order
- Primates
- Family
- Callitrichidae
- Genus
- Mico
Habitat
Satere marmosets primarily inhabit the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin in Brazil, favoring areas with dense canopy and high humidity. They prefer primary forests with tall trees for foraging and nesting, typically at elevations below 500 meters.
Diet
Satere marmosets mainly eat insects, fruits, and tree sap, which they extract using their sharp teeth and agile movements. They forage in small groups during the day, often in the forest canopy, and supplement their diet with small vertebrates like lizards when available.
Behavior
Satere marmosets live in small family groups of 4-15 individuals, exhibiting cooperative breeding where multiple group members help care for the young. They are diurnal and highly arboreal, spending most of their time in trees, and use vocal calls and scent marking to defend territories and communicate.
Conservation Status
The IUCN lists the Satere marmoset as Vulnerable due to habitat loss from deforestation and agriculture. Population trends are decreasing, with major threats including fragmentation of their rainforest habitat and potential impacts from climate change.