BLACK-FACED LION TAMARIN

Leontopithecus caissara

Known locally as: mico-leão-cara-preta

This is a photo of the rare black faced lion tamarin in its native habitat of Superagui in Parana, Brazil.

Photo by Luis Claudio Marigo

Member Artwork and Research From the students of Superagui, the home habitat of the black-faced lion tamarin

This species was discovered in 1990.

Physical Appearance: These newly discovered tamarins have black fur around their faces, arms and tails. The rest of their body is covered in golden fur.

range map

Geographic Range: Black-faced lion tamarins have only been identified on the island of Superaqui, a 14000 hectare island in Guaraquecaba and in a small part of the continent on the boarder between the states of São Paulo and Parana.

Biome:Tropical deciduous forest

Habitat: Rainforest of Eastern Brazil

IUCN Status: Endangered

Threats to Survival: Habitat destruction is the main threat for black-faced lion tamarins.

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