Golden Lion Tamarin

EN Omnivore Tropical Rainforests
Up to 0.7 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
8–13 km/h
Top Speed
Brazil Brazil, Southeastern Bahia
Found In

At just Up to 0.7 kg, the Golden Lion Tamarin is one of the lightest omnivore mammals (#32 of 33). Found in Brazil, Southeastern Bahia, it inhabits tropical rainforests habitats.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Golden Lion Tamarin Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 0.7 kg 12 kg ↓ 94%
Height 35 cm
Top Speed 10.5 km/h 35 km/h ↓ 70%
Avg Speed 10.5 km/h
Lifespan 12.5 yrs 17.5 yrs ↓ 29%
Weight (kg)0.7avg 12Speed (km/h)10.5avg 35Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 17.5

Range Across 2 Regions

Habitat: Tropical Rainforests
Found In: Brazil, Southeastern Bahia Brazil
Coloration: Golden, Reddish-brown

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Social groups.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 125–130 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-3
Lifespan: 10–15 years

An Endangered Species

EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Endangered Species

Ranked #30 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
28 Galápagos Penguin 1.7–2.6 kg EN
29 Yellow-Eyed Penguin 1–3 kg EN
30 Golden Lion Tamarin Up to 0.7 kg EN
31 Numbat 0.32–1 kg EN

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