Golden Lion Tamarinゴールデンライオンタマリン
Leontopithecus rosaliaEN— Endangered
The golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) is a small, strikingly orange primate endemic to the Atlantic coastal forests of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Named for the mane-like fur framing its face, it lives in small family groups and feeds mainly on fruit supplemented by insects and small vertebrates. Once reduced to about 200 individuals, it has become one of primatology's leading conservation success stories, though it remains classified as Endangered.
Golden Lion Tamarin (reference photo)
Species Data
Did You Know?
- Numbers fell to an estimated 200 individuals in the 1960s but have since recovered to roughly 2,500-4,800 through habitat protection and captive breeding, making it a celebrated conservation success story. Source
- Extra-long hairs around its face and ears form a mane-like ruff, the source of its 'lion tamarin' name. Source
- It has claw-like nails rather than flat nails, an adaptation suited to probing tree bark for insect prey. Source
Where to See This Species
3 facilities · 0 individuals
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNではEN。大西洋岸森林の回復と断片化した森をつなぐ取り組みが重要です。
Habitat
ブラジル南東部の大西洋岸森林。
Threats
- 森林減少
- 生息地の分断
- 小さな個体群の孤立
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 森林回復と回廊づくり
- 飼育下繁殖と野生復帰支援
Sources
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FAQ
- Why is the golden lion tamarin endangered?
- Deforestation of Brazil's Atlantic coastal forest fragmented its habitat and shrank the wild population to roughly 200 individuals by the 1960s. Source
- Has the species recovered?
- Yes. Through habitat protection, reintroduction, and captive breeding programs, the population has grown to an estimated several thousand individuals, though it remains Endangered. Source
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