Golden lion tamarin

Leontopithecus rosalia

Size: 20–34 cm · 500–700 g
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Diurnal
Sociality: Social
Lifespan: 10-20 years

The golden lion tamarin is a small social primate of South American forest. Active by day, family groups forage in the canopy for fruit and small prey.

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Key facts

Golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) is an omnivore animal classified as Mammal · Primates · Callitrichidae.
Primary habitats are forest, with a range across Neotropical.
Activity is diurnal, sociality is social, and conservation status is EN (Endangered).
The golden lion tamarin is a small social primate of South American forest.
It lives mainly in lowland forest, using vine tangles, cavities, and canopy pathways.
Typical lifespan: 10-20 years

Sources

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Range

Habitat range map

Native rangeOccasional / Transient

Map: Ecoregions 2017 © RESOLVE (CC BY 4.0) · Natural Earth (PD)

Details

Habitat

It lives mainly in lowland forest, using vine tangles, cavities, and canopy pathways. Connected forest is vital for movement and breeding.

Appearance

Body length is about 20-34 cm and weight about 500-700 g. Bright golden fur and a long facial mane give it its name.

Behavior

Diurnal groups travel socially through branches. At night, they shelter in tree cavities or other protected sites.

Feeding

It is omnivorous, eating fruit, nectar, insects, and small vertebrates. Slender fingers probe bark and crevices for hidden food.

Reproduction

Care is shared within the group, with fathers and older helpers carrying young. This cooperative care reduces the burden of arboreal parenting.

Notes

Its status is listed as Endangered. Loss and fragmentation of Atlantic Forest habitat remain central concerns.