Endangered
Sifaka
Propithecus
A lemur from Madagascar known for powerful vertical leaps between trees and its distinctive bouncing gait on the ground.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
18–20 years in the wild; over 25 years in captivity
Size
Body length 45–55 cm; tail 50–60 cm; weight 3–7 kg
Scientific Name
Propithecus
About Sifaka
A lemur from Madagascar known for powerful vertical leaps between trees and its distinctive bouncing gait on the ground.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 18–20 years in the wild; over 25 years in captivity, a size of Body length 45–55 cm; tail 50–60 cm; weight 3–7 kg, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
When crossing open ground, sifakas move sideways with dramatic hopping motions.
Where Sifaka Lives
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Kirindy Forest
, Madagascar
Andasibe region
, Madagascar