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Black Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus) Taken in July 2015, at the São Paulo Zoo, in Brazil. Known as Mico-leão-preto, in Portuguese. Black lion tamarin,Brazil,Geotagged,Leontopithecus,Leontopithecus chrysopygus,South America,Winter,mammals,primate,tamarin Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Black Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus)

Taken in July 2015, at the São Paulo Zoo, in Brazil. Known as Mico-leão-preto, in Portuguese.

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The Black lion tamarin

The black lion tamarin , also known as the golden-rumped lion tamarin, is a lion tamarin endemic to the Brazilian state of São Paulo, almost exclusively at the Morro do Diabo State Park. Its limited geographical range makes it the rarest of the New World monkeys, with little known about it. It was thought to be extinct for 65 years until its rediscovery in 1970.

The total number of individuals is estimated to be around 1000. Some experts believe this to be an overestimate, as recent.. more

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2016. Captured Jul 29, 2016 08:37 in R. Santa Teresa, 64 - Centro, São Paulo - SP, 01016-020, Brazil.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.