golden lion tamarin

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The golden lion tamarin is a small, brightly colored New World monkey with a distinctive golden-orange mane, native to Brazil’s coastal forests and known as a flagship species for rainforest conservation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf New World monkey
endangered species
mammal
activityPattern diurnal
behavior cooperative breeding species
territorial
binomialName Leontopithecus rosalia
bodyLength approximately 20 to 34 centimeters
class Mammalia
commonName golden lion tamarin
golden marmoset
conservationAction captive breeding programs
habitat restoration
reintroduction programs
conservationStatus Endangered
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List NERFINISHED
diet omnivorous
distinctiveFeature lion-like mane around the face
eats fruits
insects
nectar
small vertebrates
family Callitrichidae NERFINISHED
flagshipFor Atlantic Forest conservation
rainforest conservation
furColor golden-orange
genus Leontopithecus NERFINISHED
habitat lowland coastal forest
secondary forest
tropical rainforest
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInCaptivity up to about 20 years
lifespanInWild about 10 to 15 years
locomotion arboreal
mainRangeState Rio de Janeiro state NERFINISHED
nativeTo Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil NERFINISHED
Brazil NERFINISHED
order Primates
phylum Chordata
reproduction typically gives birth to twins
socialStructure lives in small family groups
tailLength approximately 32 to 40 centimeters
taxonRank species
threat forest fragmentation
habitat loss
illegal pet trade
vocalization uses high-pitched calls for communication
weight approximately 500 to 800 grams

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Atlantic Forest biome endemicSpecies golden lion tamarin
New World monkeys exampleSpecies golden lion tamarin