Large Sloth Lemur

Palaeopropithecus ingens

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Primates · Palaeopropithecidae

About

Palaeopropithecus is a recently extinct genus of large sloth lemurs from Madagascar related to living lemur species found there today. Three species are known, Palaeopropithecus ingens, P. maximus, and P. kelyus. Radiocarbon dates indicate that they may have survived until around 1300–1620 CE. Malagasy legends of the tretretretre or tratratratra are thought to refer to P. ingens.

Fun Fact

Three species are known, Palaeopropithecus ingens, P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of foliage and fruit to varying degrees.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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