The Maués marmoset[1] (Mico mauesi) is a marmoset native to Brazil. It is only found on the western bank of the Maués Açu River in the state of Amazonas.
- The Maués marmoset is chocolate brown above, with faint grayish stripes on its back, silver stripes on its thighs, and an orange underside.
- The face has a black circumbuccal area that is otherwise pink with silvery-brown cheek patches.
- The ears are surrounded by thick tufts of silver-brown fur held unusually erect; the overall impression was described as “neatly cropped“.
- The feet are a light orange tint, and the tail has a hint of narrow white rings.
