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golden-headed tamarin
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Common name Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
Specific name Leontopithecus Chrysomelas
Family Callitrichidae
Behaviour These tamarins forage high in the forest canopy and very rarely come to the ground.
Diet Fruit, gums, nectar, animal prey and large insects
Habitat Lowland forest and tall evergreen forest
Status Endangered
Location Brazil

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