Black-tailed Marmoset
Mico melanurus
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Black-tailed Marmoset
The black-tailed marmoset (Mico melanurus) is a species of New World monkey from central South America, where ranging from the south-central Amazon in Brazil, south through the Pantanal and eastern Bolivia, to the Chaco in far northern Paraguay. It is the southernmost member of the genus Mico and the only where most of its range is outside the Amazon.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Black-tailed Marmoset?
The scientific name of the Black-tailed Marmoset is Mico melanurus.
Is the Black-tailed Marmoset endangered?
The Black-tailed Marmoset is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Black-tailed Marmoset sightings have been recorded?
397 observations of the Black-tailed Marmoset have been recorded on iNaturalist.
