golden-headed lion tamarin

Leontopithecus chrysomelas

The golden-headed lion tamarin is a small monkey with a bright golden mane! These playful creatures love to swing through the trees and are found in the beautiful forests of Brazil.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The golden-headed lion tamarin has a striking coat with a vibrant golden head, neck, and forelimbs that contrast sharply with its glossy black body, hind limbs, and tail. Its long, flowing golden mane gives it a regal appearance, making it easily distinguishable.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloChordataClaseMammaliaOrdenPrimatesFamiliaCallitrichidaeGéneroLeontopithecus

golden-headed lion tamarin

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Rare

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Dad tamarins often carry their babies on their backs, giving mom a break!

Each family group has its own special 'song' to chat with nearby tamarin families.

Their sticky tongues are perfect for lapping up sweet tree sap and nectar!

They sleep huddled together in tree holes or dense vines to keep warm and safe.

Habilidades especiales

golden-headed lion tamarin can leap between trees because of strong legs and gripping claws, helping them navigate their forest home with ease.

golden-headed lion tamarin can use their long, slender fingers to probe into crevices because of their specialized hand structure, helping them extract hidden insects and nectar.

golden-headed lion tamarin can make distinct whistles and trills because of their vocal cords, helping them warn their family of danger or find each other.

golden-headed lion tamarin has dark fur on its body that helps them absorb warmth from the sun, giving them energy for the day.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 20-34 cm
Peso: 0.36-0.71 kg
Esperanza de vida: 8-15 años
Top Speed: 15 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1-3
Gestación: 125-132 días

Dieta y alimentación

These tiny monkeys love to munch on a mix of juicy fruits, sweet nectar, tasty insects, and small animals.

Alimentos principales

fruits
insects
nectar
tree sap
spiders
small lizards

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Oncilla

Leopardus tigrinus

Hunted by this small wild cat.

eaten by

Great Black Hawk

Buteogallus urubitinga

Preyed upon by this powerful bird of prey.

depends on

Shortleaf Fig

Ficus citrifolia

Disperses seeds after eating its fruits.

hunts

Field Cricket

Gryllus assimilis

Eats this cricket and other small invertebrates.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.