Coquerel's Sifaka

Propithecus coquereli

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Indriidae

About

Coquerel's sifaka is a diurnal, medium-sized lemur of the sifaka genus Propithecus. It is native to northwest Madagascar. Coquerel's sifaka was once considered a subspecies of Verreaux's sifaka but was eventually granted full species status. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting.

Fun Fact

However, they can live in areas with 4–8 ha (9.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats immature leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, and dead wood.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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