Taxonomic Name: Callimico goeldii

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Wild range: Forested areas of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia

Diet: Fruit, insects, and fungi

Longevity: 12-15 years in the wild

Size: Maximum 21 inches long (including tail)

Weight: 500 g (18 oz)

Fun Facts:

• They are one of the most recently described monkey genera, first observed and documented by Swiss-Brazilian naturalist Émil August Goeldi.
• Their naturally dark colouring helps them camouflage from predators.
• Goeldi's monkey infants are cared for communally, with the mother passing the baby to other family members as early as 10 days after birth.

APZ Location: Toucan Ridge

Conservation Story: Their population in the wild has become vulnerable due to decreased habitat from residential development, transportation development, and agriculture.

On your next visit to the Zoo, come see our Goeldi’s monkey family: Evy, Lea, and our newest baby, Holly!