Red-bellied Lemur

Red-bellied lemur

Smart and emotional primates

The red-bellied lemur is a medium-sized primate with luxurious brown maroon fur. It is recognizable by the white patches under the eyes that create a “teardrop effect”, especially in males. It is also known for its monogamous social structure and activity during the day and night.

Characteristics

Order:
Primates

Family:
Lemuridae

Scientific name of the species:
Eulemur rubriventer

Habitat:
Forest

Origin:
Madagascar

Current trend:
Reduction

Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown

Lifetime:
15-20 years

*Source iucnredlist.org

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