Black-faced Lion Tamarin

Leontopithecus caissara

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Callitrichidae

About

The black-faced lion tamarin or Superagüi lion tamarin is a small New World monkey of the family Callitrichidae. It is 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.

Fun Fact

It is endangered and endemic to coastal forests in southeastern Brazil.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to coastal forests in southeastern Brazil.

Diet

Eats small fruits and invertebrates such as insect, spiders and snails.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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