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