Momo

Momo 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

Black Tufted Marmoset

Callithrix penicillata (Mammals)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Least Concern with decreasing population trend

Native To

Brazil (Neo-tropical gallery forests)

Date of Birth

Unknown

Sex

Male

Arrived at Alveus

December 2022

Enclosure

Marmoset Enclosure

Learn more about Momo on Animal Quest

Animal Quest Ep. 20: Marmoset Edition

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