Golden lion tamarin  (Leontopithecus rosalia)

Found on the Atlantic coast of south-eastern Brazil (2) (7). The golden lion tamarin was formerly found throughout much of the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo, but by 1981 was only recorded from an area of less than 900 km² in the state of Rio de Janeiro. 17 subpopulations currently occur in fragmented and isolated patches of suitable habitat (7) (6).

Inhabits remnant primary tropical forests in the coastal lowlands (8), usually below 300 metres (5). It is also occasionally reported from cultivated areas and secondary re-growth forests (8).