Crowned Sifaka

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Crowned Sifaka
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Indriidae
Genus: Propithecus
Species: P. coronatus
Binomial name
Propithecus coronatus

The Crowned Sifaka (Propithecus coronatus) is a sifaka endemic to Madagascar. It has a length of 87 to 102 centimeters, of which 47-57 centimeters are tail.[1] Decken's sifaka lives in western Madagascar.[1] It lives in dry deciduous forest.[1]

Its pelage is mostly creamy white, with head, neck and throat dark brown. [1] Group size is between 2 and 8 individuals.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e Garbutt, Nick (2007). Mammals of Madagascar, A Complete Guide, 197-198. 


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