golden lion marmoset
golden lion tamarinGolden lion tamarin (Leontideus rosalia). golden lion marmoset, (Leontopithecus rosalia), species of tamarin having a lionlike thick mane, a black face, and long, silky, golden fur. A striking-looking animal, it is found only in fragmented forest habitats in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, where it is listed as endangered.
This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title:
golden lion marmoset
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
01 May 2020
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November 21, 2024