Habitat

Dense low land seasonal rainforest where climate is very humid. Occupying closed canopy and often remaining 10-30m above the ground

Natural behavior

Diurnal and territorial, scent marking to defend their territory, however they never sleep in the same spot for more than one night. Sleeping from dusk till sunrise, often with a midday nap.

Description

Dark hairless face, golden-orange fur covers entire body and long tail, distinct golden-orange mane around face

Distribution

A narrow strip of lowland, Atlantic coastal rainforests in Southeast Brazil

Diet

Omnivore; eating fruit, flowers, nectar, plant gum, insects, frogs, small reptiles and other vertebrates

Reproduction

Breeding is monogamous usually occurring twice a year between September to March. Only one breeding pair within a troop and rearing young is a cooperative effort, although the father performs the majority

Social structure

Social; living in troops of up to eight, usually consisting of a dominant breeding pair and their offspring. Maturing males and females will leave the troop to find breeding opportunities once sexually mature

Threats

Habitat loss and fragmentation due to farming, livestock and logging in addition to the illegal wildlife trade