Von der Decken's Sifaka

Propithecus deckenii

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Indriidae

About

Von der Decken's sifaka is a sifaka lemur that is endemic to the arid, deciduous and spiny succulent forests of Western Madagascar. It has a length of 92 to 107 centimetres, of which 42–48 centimetres (17–19 in) are tail. The species is named in honor of the German explorer Karl Klaus von der Decken.

Fun Fact

It has a length of 92 to 107 centimetres (36 to 42 in), of which 42–48 centimetres (17–19 in) are tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the arid, deciduous and spiny succulent forests of Western Madagascar.

Diet

To be updated

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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