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Propithecus diadema

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Propithecus diadema

Name:Propithecus diadema

Alias:Propithecus diadema

Outline:Primates

Family:Lemuridae

length:50-55cm

Weight:4.75-8.5kg

Life:About 18 years

IUCN:LC

Trait:Likes to walk sideways

Propithecus diadema Life habits and morphological characteristics

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

Propithecus diadema Distribution range and habitat

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

Propithecus diadema Detailed Introduction

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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