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PENICILLATA MARMOSET: (Callithrix Penicillata) Penicillata Marmosets are also known as black tufted marmosets. The distinguishing features of the Penicillata Marmoset will be black ear tufts and a thicker hair. The adult will be about one pound at maturity and reach a body size of 9-11 inches with a tail that will grow to 12-14".Their tail is not prehensile but is used for balance. The infant will wean at about eight weeks old and reaches puberty at approximately 6-8 months old. They will reach sexual maturity at eighteen months old. The Penicillata can reproduce at 13-20 months old and has a gestation period of 150 days. They can have from one to four babies but will usually produce twins. Marmosets will generally breed twice a year. The marmoset will have a life span of approximately fifteen years in captivity. The diet of a wild Marmoset consists of tree exudates (sap and gum), fruits and small bugs. In captivity we use a prepared Marmoset diet, fruits and Vegetables and Acacia gum. These are available year round and will have a waiting list of 4-6 weeks. These babies sell for $2200.00 Please contact us for current availability, or if you would like some information.
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