Oscar De La Huerte answered
Finger monkeys live in riverside rain forest environments.
They can be found in the following countries:
The actual name for the specie is Cebuella pygmaea, and they are known by the following names:
Pet Finger Monkeys Because they're so tiny and cute, Finger Monkeys are one of the most in-demand exotic pets.
However, obtaining one would be a lot more difficult than you'd think!
In most countries, you'd be forbidden to import them because of their controlled status. And even if you were able to find a reliable source on the black market, they'd probably set you back a few thousand dollars exactly because they are so hard to come across.
As adults, they are also notoriously difficult to look after - and are more than capable of using their sharp claws and teeth.
My suggestion would be to either visit them at the zoo, or check out the following sites for some more information (and some very cute pictures!):
They can be found in the following countries:
- Brazil
- Columbia
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Bolivia
The actual name for the specie is Cebuella pygmaea, and they are known by the following names:
- pygmy marmoset
- finger monkeys
- dwarf monkeys
Pet Finger Monkeys Because they're so tiny and cute, Finger Monkeys are one of the most in-demand exotic pets.
However, obtaining one would be a lot more difficult than you'd think!
In most countries, you'd be forbidden to import them because of their controlled status. And even if you were able to find a reliable source on the black market, they'd probably set you back a few thousand dollars exactly because they are so hard to come across.
As adults, they are also notoriously difficult to look after - and are more than capable of using their sharp claws and teeth.
My suggestion would be to either visit them at the zoo, or check out the following sites for some more information (and some very cute pictures!):
