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Golden-headed Lion Tamarin

Leontopithecus chrysomelas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Callitrichidae ›Genus: Leontopithecus

About

The golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas), also the golden-headed tamarin, is a lion tamarin endemic to Brazil. It is found only in the lowland and premontane tropical forest fragments in the state of Bahia, and therefore is considered to be an endangered species. It lives at heights of 3–10 metres (9.8–32.8 ft). Its preferred habitat is within mature forest, but with habitat destruction this is not always the case. Several sources seem to have different information on...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden-headed Lion Tamarin?
The scientific name of Golden-headed Lion Tamarin is Leontopithecus chrysomelas.
What is the conservation status of Golden-headed Lion Tamarin?
The Golden-headed Lion Tamarin has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belong to?
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belong to?
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belong to?
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belong to?
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belong to?
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belongs to the family Callitrichidae.
What genus does Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belong to?
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin belongs to the genus Leontopithecus.

In the News

Endangered golden-headed lion tamarin: Photo of the week

The golden-headed lion tamarin, captured in the photo above, is a small primate species found only in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. The tamarins, Leontopithecus chrysomelas, have bright reddish-golden manes, and similarly colored paws and tails. They live among tree branches, eating fruit and the occasional bird egg or small vertebrate. They sleep huddled […]

Mongabay · 5/11/2026