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golden lion tamarin

Leontopithecus rosalia

The golden lion tamarin is a small monkey with bright orange-golden fur and a playful personality. They live in family groups and love to swing through the trees in their forest homes.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The golden lion tamarin has stunning, long, silky reddish-orange fur that forms a distinct mane around its dark, expressive face. Its vibrant, uniform golden color makes it visually unique among small monkeys, resembling a tiny lion.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCallitrichidaeGenusLeontopithecus
golden lion tamarin
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golden lion tamarin

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Golden lion tamarins sleep nestled in tree hollows at night to hide from hungry predators!

Their scientific name, Leontopithecus, means 'lion ape', perfectly describing their appearance!

They live up to 15 years in the wild, a long lifespan for such a small primate!

They share food with family, even offering tasty treats to younger siblings and mates!

Special abilities

Ability

Forest Flyer

The golden lion tamarin can leap over 5 meters between trees, helping it escape predators and quickly find new food.

Ability

Team Parents

Golden lion tamarin families have older siblings that help carry and care for babies, which shares the parenting load.

Measurements & details

Length
20-33 cm
Weight
0.5-0.7 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
25 km/h
Litter Size
1-3
Gestation
125-132 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny omnivores munch on juicy fruits, sweet nectar, and lots of yummy insects found in the forest!

Primary Foods

  • Fruits
  • Insects (crickets, spiders, ants)
  • Nectar
  • Small lizards
  • Snails

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Jararaca pit viper

Bothrops jararaca

Hunts them from the forest floor and lower branches.

depends on

Shortleaf Fig

Ficus citrifolia

Disperses its seeds after eating the sugary fruit.

eaten by

Oncilla

Leopardus tigrinus

One of their natural predators in the rainforest canopy.

depends on

Açaí Palm

Euterpe oleracea

Eats its berries, helping to spread the seeds.

eats

Leaf-cutter Ant

Atta cephalotes

Consumes these ants and their larvae from nests.

Traits

Also known as

Golden Tamarin

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch from a distance and do not disturb wild animals in their homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is golden lion tamarin?

20-33 cm

How much does golden lion tamarin weigh?

0.5-0.7 kg

How long does golden lion tamarin live?

10-15 years

How fast can golden lion tamarin move?

25 km/h

What does golden lion tamarin eat?

These tiny omnivores munch on juicy fruits, sweet nectar, and lots of yummy insects found in the forest!

Where is golden lion tamarin usually found?

Forests

How does golden lion tamarin hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does golden lion tamarin usually have?

1-3

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