Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Oct. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The primary threats to the red ruffed lemur are habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and logging, and hunting. While conservation efforts are ongoing, including habitat protection and breeding programs, the population continues to decline. Responsible safari tourism helps protect this species by providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve lemur habitats and by funding conservation initiatives through park entrance fees.
The red ruffed lemur is one of two species in the genus Varecia, the ruffed lemurs; the other is the black-and-white ruffed lemur. Like all lemurs, it is native to Madagascar. It occurs only in the rainforests of Masoala, in the northeast of the island. It is one of the largest primates of Madagascar with a body length of 53 cm, a tail length of 60 cm and a weight of 3.3–3.6 kg. Its soft, thick fur is red and black in color and sports a buff or cream colored spot at the nape, but a few are known to have a white or pink patch on the back of the limbs or digits and a ring on the base of the tail in a similar color.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Red Ruffed Lemur. Sightings recorded in 5 safari areas total.
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