Finger Monkey
Cebuella pygmaea
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Family: Primate Order:Callitrichidae Genus: Cebuella Species: Pygmaea |
Location: Brazil, Colombia, Ecadur, Peru, Bolivia
Habitat: Found mainly in rainforests. Fun Facts: Can live 11 to 12 years old in the wild and up into their 20's in captivity, tree gum makes up their diet, 4.4-5.8 inches big with tails 6.5 to 9 inches long. Human Impact: Finger monkeys are adorable animals that you can carry on your finger! People can buy them but they cost anywhere between $3,000-$10,000. |