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36) Despite their small size, marmosets can be aggressive. This white-fronted marmoset shows a facial expression found in all species of monkeys -- the open-mouthed threat.

Monkey with white face in a threatening posture. Notice the large canine teeth.

Notes: Monkey with white face in a threatening posture. Notice the large canine teeth.
Scientific name: Callithrix geoffroyi
Member of the Callitrichid family
Photo © by: Luis Claudio Marigo

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