Red-bellied Lemur

Eulemur rubriventer

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Lemuridae

About

The red-bellied lemur is a medium-sized strepsirrhine primate with a luxuriant chestnut brown coat. This lemur is endemic to eastern Madagascan rainforests and is distinguished by patches of white skin below the eyes, giving rise to a "teardrop" effect, particularly conspicuous in the male.

Fun Fact

This lemur is endemic to eastern Madagascan rainforests and is distinguished by patches of white skin below the eyes, giving rise to a "teardrop" effect, particularly conspicuous in the male.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed thinly and is restricted only to intact rainforest; it does not occur at all on the Masolala Peninsula.

Diet

Frugivore (fruit-eater)

Lifespan

20 years

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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