Decken's Sifaka
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| Propithecus deckeni A. Grandidier, 1867 |
Decken's Sifaka (Propithecus deckeni) is a sifaka endemic to Madagascar. It has a length of 92 to 107 centimeters, of which 42-48 centimeters are tail.[1] Decken's sifaka lives in western Madagascar.[1] It lives in dry deciduous forest.[1]
Its pelage is usually creamy white, with tinges of yellow-gold, silver grey or pale brown on the neck, shoulders, back and limbs. The face is entirely black.[1] Group size is between 2 and 10 individuals, with groups of 3 to 6 most common.[1]
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