This small marmoset lives in lowland forest and forest edges in the south-central Amazon. It eats gum, fruit, seeds, and insects.
Its crown is black and its hairless black face is mottled. The lips and thighs are yellow, while the underparts range from yellow to orange.
The account lists gum, fruit, seeds, and insects as foods based on gut analysis. Detailed observations of behavior in the wild are limited.
IUCN Red List · Near Threatened (NT) · Global