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 |