The Munduruku marmoset was described from lowland forest in southern Pará, Brazil. Its white hands, feet, and tail stand out against a yellowish band on the back.
The description records a white tail, hands, and feet, white forearms, a yellowish patch near the elbow, and a yellowish saddle on the back.
The species description records Mico munduruku in primary and secondary forest in the lowlands of southern Pará.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.