Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin

• Common Name: Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
• Taxonomy Classification Year: 1820
• Monkey Size: 23.63 cm to 25 cm (9.30 to 9.84 in)
• Skin Color(s): Black
• Habitat: Forest
• Diet: Omnivorous
• Native Countries: Brazil

The golden-headed lion tamarin^[1] (Leontopithecus chrysomelas), also known as the golden-headed tamarin, is a lion tamarin native to Brazil.

• The appearance of golden-headed lion tamarin is similar to other tamarin species.
• This Brazilian primate has relatively large canines with a small body and head.
• It’s mostly black with a long thick golden mane. This species has very little sexual dimorphism; females and males are quite similar in appearance.
• Also, it has golden fur on the part of its tail, hands, forearms, and feet.

• It is only found in fragments of lowland and premontane forests in the state of Bahia and is therefore considered an endangered species.
• Golden-headed lion tamarins are diurnal, spending most of their time in Tropical Rainforests at elevations of 3 to 10 meters.
• They live in family groups of 2-8 individuals with an average size of 3-4 individuals but can form transient groups of 15-16.
• Adults of the same sex are quite aggressive towards each other for reasons of territorial defense.
• Golden-headed tamarin calls are based on behavior and activity. Trills are used during solitary activity. Clucks can be heard when an individual is searching for food. Long calls indicate a state of alert.