Leontocebus rosalia

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Definition

Noun: * Golden lion tamarin: A small, endangered primate native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil. It is characterized by its vivid golden-orange fur and a distinctive mane-like ruff of hair surrounding its face.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Leontocebus rosalia is one of the most visually striking primates in the world.
    • Conservation efforts have helped to increase the wild population of the Leontocebus rosalia.
    • A distinguishing feature of Leontocebus rosalia is its long, soft mane.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Classification: The term is the scientific (Latin) binomial name for the species. In formal zoological and conservation contexts, this name is used for precise identification.
    • The study focused on the genetic diversity within the species Leontocebus rosalia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Golden lion tamarin (n): The common English name for .
    • The golden lion tamarin is often simply called a lion tamarin.
  • Lion tamarin (n): A general term for the four species in the genus , which includes .
    • All lion tamarins are endangered and endemic to Brazil.
Synonyms
  • Golden lion tamarin: The direct and most widely used common name.
  • Golden marmoset: An older, less specific common name sometimes used.
Related Phrases
  • Conservation status: A phrase frequently associated with , as it is an endangered species.
    • The conservation status of Leontocebus rosalia has improved from critically endangered to endangered.
Noun
  1. golden South American monkey with long soft hair forming a mane