Cape May Court House in Middle Township in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Common Marmoset
Callithrix jacchus
Characteristics: This small primate has smoky grey fur, black and grey banded tail and characteristic white tufts of hair that surrounds the ear They commonly live in groups of 2 to 12 individuals. The common marmoset can spend up to 70% of the time foraging for food. They particularly enjoy foraging for tree sap and gum (exudate). The have specifically adapted teeth that allow them to chew into tree bark and release the exudate.
Diet: Will forage the rainforest canopy for fruits, seeds, insects, tree sap, gum and nectar.
Habitat: Primarily arboreal, can be found in secondary forests and along forest edges.
Conservation: This animal is widespread and not currently in danger.
Range: Atlantic coastal forests of Northeastern Brazil.
Stats:
Life Span:10-16 years
Size: 14-19 cm
Weight: 300-500 grams
Gestation: 144 days (Usually twins)
Did You Know?
Common Marmosets have been introduced to other parts of South America that are not typically within its natural range. You can even commonly find them in urban centers such as Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro where they thrive in gardens and parks.
Erected by Cape May County
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 39° 6.093′ N, 74° 48.91′ W. Marker is in Middle Township, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Cape May Court House. Marker can be reached from County Park Road, 0.2 miles west of North Main Street (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape May Court House NJ 08210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Save the Golden Lion Tamarin (a few steps from this marker); Emperor Tamarin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camelids (about 400 feet away); American Bison (about 400 feet away); American Bison Conservation (about 400 feet away); Preserving an Icon (about 400 feet away); Snow Leopard Conservation (about 400 feet away); Elk (Wapiti) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middle Township.
Additional commentary.
1. About This Marker
This marker qualifies for the database because it shares how human intercession has caused the spread of the species beyond its native habitat.
— Submitted January 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
