Golden Lion Tamarin
Leontopithecus rosalia
Weight: 410-650g
males are larger than females.
Habitat: Primary
lowland tropical forest from sea level to 1000m is preferred, although it sometimes
is found in secondary forest and cultivated areas.
Age to Maturity: 2-3 years.
Gestation Period: 125-132 days.
Birth Season: September to March.
Birth Rate: There is 1 or sometimes 2 litters/year, usually consisting
of twins. Maximum Age: 15 years.
Diet: They
eat mostly insects and fruit, but occasionally they eat small birds and
lizards, toads and frogs, and bird eggs.
Threats: More
than 90% of the original Atlantic coastal forest, which contains its
habitat, has been lost or fragmented to obtain lumber and charcoal and to
clear out areas for plantations, cattle pasture, and development. Capture
for zoos and private collections were also a threat.
