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Propithecus candidus

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Propithecus candidus

Name:Propithecus candidus

Alias:Propithecus candidus

Outline:Primates

Family:Lemuridae

length:48-54cm

Weight:5-6.5kg

Life:No verification information

IUCN:LC

Trait:Brightly colored fur

Propithecus candidus Life habits and morphological characteristics

The velvet crown lemur is white all over, with a hairless black or pink face. Its head and body are 48-54 cm long, its tail is 45-51 cm long, and it weighs 5-6.5 kg.

Propithecus candidus Distribution range and habitat

The velvet crowned lemur lives only in northeastern Madagascar in Africa, inhabiting tropical rainforests at an altitude of 700-1875 meters.

Propithecus candidus Detailed Introduction

The scientific name of the velvet crown lemur is Propithecus candidus. It lives in groups and starts foraging at dawn. Its main food is flowers, young leaves, fruits and seeds. The mating season is from December to January of the following year. Each litter has 1-2 cubs.

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The IUCN Red List lists it as: Critically Endangered (CR).


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