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