Gallery description : golden lion tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin is a mammal that traditionally inhabits lowland tropical forest. It has a hair covering and is able to speed up to 40km/h (24mph). Golden Lion Tamarin (leontopithecus rosalia) usually is 20-33.5cm (13.2-8in) and weights 550-700g (19-25oz). The animal lives 8-15 years in a troop lifestyle. Eats mostly: fruit, insects, small mammals, small reptiles
Facts about golden lion tamarins
| Name | Golden Lion Tamarin |
| Habitat | Lowland tropical forest |
| Scientific Name | Leontopithecus rosalia |
| Predators | Hawks, wild cats, snakes, rats |
| Top Speed | 40km/h (24mph) |
| Colour | Gold, orange, black, brown |
| Size | 20-33.5cm (13.2-8in) |
| Weight | 550-700g (19-25oz) |
| Main Prey | Fruit, insects, small mammals, small reptiles |
| Genus | Leontopithecus |
| Average Litter Size | 2 |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Skin Type | Hair |
| Family | Callitrichidae |
| Life Span | 8-15 years |
| Order | Primates |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Lifestyle | Troop |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
| Type | Mammal |
Image Details
| Description | Golden lion tamarin. Photograph Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey by Michael Bradley on 500px |
| Width | 1112 pixels |
| Heigh | 842 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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