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Golden-headed Lion Tamarin

Leontopithecus chrysomelas

Photo by James McNair
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The Golden-headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) is a lion tamarin, and just like the others, also endemic to Brazil. It is found only in the lowland and premontane tropical forest fragments in the state of Bahia, and therefore, it is considered to be an endangered species.

https://brevardzoo.org/animals/selva/golden-headed-lion-tamarin

Reference Links:

Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin — Brevard Zoo — Melbourne, FL

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