Appa

Appa was rescued by Alveus after being surrendered to a veterinarian due to neglect.

He is an ambassador for the exotic pet trade and how it affects primate species worldwide.

Species

Common Marmoset

Callithrix jacchus (Mammals)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Least Concern with decreasing population trend

Native To

Brazil

Species Lifespan

Wild: 5-7 years

Captivity: Unknown

Date of Birth

2020

Sex

Male

Arrived at Alveus

December 2022

Enclosure

Marmoset Enclosure

Did you know?

Appa is a "common" or white-tufted marmoset, which is a New World monkey originating from Brazil. The first part of his scientific name, "Callithrix", means beautiful hair. The second part, "jacchus", is after the God Bacchus, who is the god of agriculture, wine, and fertility. Marmosets spread seeds from fruits and nuts as they poop everywhere, helping to populate the vegetation in their area, making it a fitting name and a good reason to not have them as pets.