Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada
Leontopithecus chrysomelas
Endangered
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Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Conservation Status
EN
Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Primates
(primatas)
Family
Callitrichidae
Genus
Leontopithecus
Species
Leontopithecus chrysomelas
(Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Tamarino León De Cabeza Dorada
Portuguese
Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada?
The scientific name of Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada is Leontopithecus chrysomelas. It belongs to the genus Leontopithecus.
What is the conservation status of Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada?
Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada live?
Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada belong to?
Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) belongs to the genus Leontopithecus, which is part of the taxonomic family Callitrichidae.
Is Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada endangered?
Yes, Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada belong to?
Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada?
The closest relatives of Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada in the genus Leontopithecus include Mico-caiçara, Mico-leão-dourado, Mico-leão-preto.
Genus Leontopithecus — 4 Species
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Mico-caiçara
Leontopithecus caissara
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Mico-leão-de-cara-dourada
Leontopithecus chrysomelas
Mico-leão-dourado
Leontopithecus rosalia
Mico-leão-preto
Leontopithecus chrysopygus
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