Mammal

Eulemur macaco Facts

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The black lemur (Eulemur macaco) is a species of lemur from the family Lemuridae. Like all lemurs, it is endemic to Madagascar.

Diet: The ripeness of this fruit is vital to the lemur's diet.
Lifespan: Up to 37.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Classification

Family: Lemuridae. Order: Primates.

What Do Eulemur macacos Eat?

Diet classification: Herbivore. Recorded foods: the ripeness of this fruit is vital to the lemur's diet.

Eulemur macaco Conservation Status

Eulemur macaco is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet: Herbivore
Lifespan: Up to 37.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight: 2.04 kg

Fun facts

It forages in both the upper and middle canopy, especially at night, and during the day it also forages in the understory.
It is active both during the day and at night.
The black lemur lives in both primary and secondary forest.

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