AnAge entry for Leontopithecus chrysopygus

Classification (HAGRID: 02690)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Primates (Taxon entry)
                Family: Callitrichidae
                    Genus: Leontopithecus
Species
Leontopithecus chrysopygus
Common name
Golden-rumped lion tamarin

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
17.9 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 671
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

One captive specimen lived for 17.9 years [0671]. These animals have been studied in captivity. Still, considering the longevity of similar species, it is possible that maximum longevity is underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
654 days
Male sexual maturity
730 days
Gestation
132 days
Weaning
Litter size
(viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
570 g
Postnatal growth rate
Maximum longevity residual
138%

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 572920
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Taxonomy ID 58710
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