Mammals · Primates · Lemuridae

Brown Lemur

Eulemur fulvus

Near Threatened

It could become endangered in the near future if current threats go unchecked. See full glossary

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

Lifespan

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.

Sighting difficulty

Moderate

RainforestTemperate forestOmnivore Variable activity Family group Near Threatened Rainforest Temperate forest Mammal

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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 & biology

Skeleton type: Vertebrate - internal bony skeleton (mammal)
Habitat & 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)
Lifespan 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