| Common name |
Ruffed lemur |
| Specific name |
Varecia variegata |
| Family |
Lemuridae |
| Behaviour |
Composed of two sub-species; red and black-and-white.
Both sub-species live in family groups, defended by the
dominant females. Loud calls are used to mark their territories. |
| Diet |
Fruit, flowers and leaves |
| Habitat |
Tropical forest |
| Status |
Reds: Critically endangered
Black and Whites: Endangered |
| Location |
Reds: Madagascar (only Masoala peninsula)
Black and Whites: East coast Madagascar |
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