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One of the 6 lemurs on WAnimals

Mammals · Primates · Lemuridae

Brown Lemur

Eulemur fulvus

Near Threatened

It could become threatened in the near future if current threats go unchecked.

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Unlike most species of the genus Eulemur, males and females barely differ in colour. Each female is fertile for only about 24 hours a year, which makes courtship crucial in the brief mating season.

Weight

1.8 kg – 3 kg

Size

84 cm – 1 m

Life expectancy

22 years

Diet

Omnivore

Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.

Activity

Irregular activity

Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.

Social structure

Family group

Lives in small family groups with close bonds.

RainforestTemperate forest
2countries11parks3same family

Fun facts

  • Unlike its relatives, males and females barely differ in colour.
  • Each female is fertile for barely 24 hours a year.
  • It has been successfully introduced to the island of Mayotte.

Life cycle and biology

Skeleton type
Vertebrate - internal bony skeleton (mammal)
Habitat and environment
Dry deciduous forest, gallery forest and montane rainforest of north-western Madagascar, and introduced to Mayotte
Birth weight
73 grams
Size at birth
Well developed, clinging to its mother's belly from birth
Sexual maturity
Male: 18 months | Female: 2 years
Gestation / incubation
118-125 days (~4 months)
Litter / clutch size
1 young (twins rare)
Life expectancy in captivity
Documented record of up to 35.5-39.3 years in captivity

Sources consulted: Madagascar Fandom Wiki · AnAge · Monkey Sanctuary · New England Primate Conservancy · Animalia.bio · Wikipedia · Pretoria Zoo · Grokipedia

Where to find it

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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.

Where to see it

Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 11.

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Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Brown Lemur — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.

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See its range on the interactive map→
Andasibe-MantadiaMadagascar
RanomafanaMadagascar
Tsingy de BemarahaMadagascar
AndohahelaMadagascar
AndringitraMadagascar
AnkarafantsikaMadagascar
AnkaranaMadagascar
MarojejyMadagascar
MasoalaMadagascar
Montagne d'AmbreMadagascar
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FossaVulnerable

Fossa

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Least Concern

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CountriesMadagascar
ParksAndasibe-MantadiaMadagascar
TagsOmnivore
Omnivore
Variable activity
Family group
Near Threatened
Rainforest
Temperate forest
Mammal
Madagascar
Mayotte