9 observationsCritically Endangered
Black-faced Lion Tamarin
Leontopithecus caissara
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Callitrichidae ›Genus: Leontopithecus
About
The black-faced lion tamarin or Superagüi lion tamarin (Leontopithecus caissara) is a small New World monkey of the family Callitrichidae. It is critically endangered and endemic to coastal forests in southeastern Brazil. There are several conservation projects and the total populations is unlikely to exceed 400 individuals. It is overall golden-orange with contrasting black head, legs and tail.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-faced Lion Tamarin is Leontopithecus caissara.
- The Black-faced Lion Tamarin has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- Black-faced Lion Tamarin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-faced Lion Tamarin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-faced Lion Tamarin belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Black-faced Lion Tamarin belongs to the order Primates.
- Black-faced Lion Tamarin belongs to the family Callitrichidae.
- Black-faced Lion Tamarin belongs to the genus Leontopithecus.
