Callitrix

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Callitrix is a species of ape described in some medieval bestiaries. It is said to Always give birth to twins. It is said that it and hates one, but loves the other, just as the cericopithicus, cynocephalus, satyrus apes of medieval bestiaries are described to. The callistrix apes are said to have long beards and wide tails.