The lion tamarin refers to the lion-like tamarin. The golden lion velvet can be regarded as the representative of the lion tamarin. It has golden, smooth and soft long hair. It not only has a lion-like mane but also a lion-like tail. The lion tamarin also lives up to its name. Today, let's learn about the popular science knowledge of lion tamarin!

I. Basic information

【Chinese name】lion tamarin

【kingdom】animal kingdom

【door】notochord Zodiac

【Subphylum】Vertebrate Subphylum

【Class】Mammalia

【Order】Primate

【Genus】 Marmoset

[species] lion marmoset

II. Morphological characteristics

The body of the lion marmoset The length is 25-40 cm, the tail length is 20-33 cm, and the weight is 600-700 grams. The hands and feet are a little longer than those of other marmosets. Between the second, third and fourth fingers, there are also skins connected to form a webbed shape. Except for the thumb, all other fingers (toes) have sharp points. sharp claws. There are 32 teeth in total. There are long fangs on the lower jaw, and the length of the incisors and canines is almost equal.

III. Distribution and Habits

1. Distribution: Lion tamarins are mainly distributed in Brazil, and they inhabit in southeastern Brazil. Among the tropical rain forests, these areas have abundant fruit and insect food, and the climate is warm and humid, which is very suitable for lion tamarins to inhabit.

2. Social characteristics: Lion tamarins live in small groups with families as the unit. Twins are very common, and after the baby monkeys are born, they are mainly cared for by male monkeys and older monkeys.

3. Diet: Lion tamarins are omnivores. Insects, fruits, small lizards, frogs, bird eggs and small birds are all delicious food in their eyes.

IV. Conservation Status

Because the tropical rain forest in southeastern Brazil has been severely damaged by humans, the lion tamarin was once rated as extremely endangered species. However, with the further development of wildlife protection in Brazil, it has greatly helped the endangered species, and the lion tamarin has retreated from critically endangered to endangered.

The above is the popular science knowledge of lion tamarins. Friends who want to know more about animals can continue to pay attention to this site!