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Propithecus diadema

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Alias:Propithecus diadema

Basic Information

Scientific classification

Vital signs

  • length:50-55cm
  • Weight:4.75-8.5kg
  • lifetime:About 18 years

Feature

Likes to walk sideways

Details

The scientific name of the crowned lemur is Propithecus diadema. It is a tree-dwelling animal with a sense of territory. It lives in groups and is active during the day. It feeds on leaves, buds, flowers, seeds and fruits. It likes to walk sideways. The mating season is from January to March, the gestation period is 170-180 days, and each baby is born. The lifespan of a crowned lemur in the wild is estimated to be about 18 years. As of 2002, the number of crowned lemurs was estimated to be between 6,000 and 10,000.

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


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Location

It is mainly distributed in the tropical rainforests of eastern Madagascar.

Form

The crowned lemur is 50-55 cm long; the tail is 44-50 cm long; and weighs 4.75-8.5 kg.

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