Milne-Edwards' Sifaka
Propithecus edwardsi
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Indriidae
About
Milne-Edwards's sifaka, or Milne-Edwards's simpona, is a large arboreal, diurnal lemur endemic to the eastern coastal rainforest of Madagascar. Milne-Edwards's sifaka is characterized by a black body with a light-colored "saddle" on the lower part of its back. It is closely related to the diademed sifaka, and was until recently considered a subspecies of it. Like all sifakas, it is a primate in the family Indriidae.
Fun Fact
Milne-Edwards's sifaka is the second largest species in Propithecus, and one of the larger diurnal lemur species overall.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in primary and secondary rainforests on the southeastern part of the island at elevations between 600 and 1,600 m (2,000 and 5,200 ft).
Diet
Consume flowers and fruit.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease