title: Comments on the taxonomy of Brazilian marmosets (Callithrix, Callitrichidae).
abstract: The taxonomic appraisal of Brazilian marmosets, genus Callithrix, by Coimbra-Filho and Mittermeier is critically examined. It is shown that their assertions are not supported by the evidence.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D002143:Callitrichinae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D005260:Female; D000882:Haplorhini; D006702:Homing Behavior; D006824:Hybridization, Genetic; D008297:Male; D011153:Population