Marmoset Skull

MARMOSET

Callithrix jacchus

   
PAGE INDEX
1. Marmoset skull, 
lateral view
2. Marmoset skull, 
anterior view 
3. Details
4. Web Links

There are about 35 species of marmoset, many of which are colourful and have elaborate 'hair styles'. They are all found in S. America.

TAXONOMY
Order - Primates 
('first' group)
Suborder - Anthropoidea 
('man like')
Family - Callithricidae 
('beautiful hair')

Dental Formula : 2.1.2.3 / 2.1.2.3

1.Marmoset skull, lateral view.

2.Marmoset skull, anterior view.

Image 1 & 2

Marmoset Callithrix jacchus

Stage - adult

Died in captivity

Acknowledgement - Courtesy of J. Williams Collection

Overall length

45.2mm

Overall width

28.2mm

	1.Marmoset skull, lateral view.
	2.Marmoset skull, anterior view.