Golden Lion Tamarins

 

 

Physical Description

 The Golden Lion Tamarin is reddish orange to golden brown in color.

 Its hair is longer and darker around the face, forming a mane on top of the head and on the cheeks and throat.

 Its limbs are slender yet capable with sharp claw-like nails (called tegulae), befitting its strictly life.

Although quite long, its tail is not prehensile.

The tail and forepaws of this monkey may have a black coloration

General Characteristics

Length :   200-366mm long (8-13in)

Tail Length : 315-400mm (12-15in).

Weight : 620 g (1.37 lb).

Height : 261 mm (10.3 in)

Range : Southeastern Brazil ( Rio De Janeiro )

Habitat : Lowland coastal Rainforest, dense forest that is entangled with many vines and has a high density of fruit.

The climate is extremely humid.

They occupy the closed canopy, often remaining 10-30 meters off the ground.

They sleep in tree holes for protection from predators and warmth at night.

Diet : They eat spiders, snails, small lizards, eggs, small birds, fruits and vegetables.

Status :There are only 400 left in the world, most on or near the Reserva Biologica de Poco des Antas in Rio de Janiero.

Reason for the status : Habitat Destruction

Gestation Period – 130 -135 days

Lifespan – 15 yrs wild/ 22 yrs captivity

 

     

 

 

 

 

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