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Golden Lion Tamarin
Animal's Behavior
Active and curious, largely monogamous, communication is by a range of calls and scent-marking.
Eating Habits
Fruit and insects primarily, but could include bird eggs, flowers and small vertebrates.
Range
Extremely limited, along the Atlantic coast of Brazil in coastal forests.
Conservation Efforts
Several efforts are underway to stabilize the species, including a reintroduction program along with a population management program in zoos. Habitat destruction is an ongoing worry.
Animal Facts
- Golden lion tamarins don’t sleep in the same spot two nights in a row.
- They like to sleep in hollow trees or dense vines as much as 50 feet off the ground.
Scientific Name
Leontopithecus rosalia
Classification
Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Primates, Callitrichidae
Place of Birth
Brazilian coastal forests
Size
10 inches tall, weighing less than 2 pounds
Color
An unmistakable orange or red
Lifespan
15 years
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
