Common Brown Lemur

About the Common Brown Lemur

The common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus) is a species of lemur in the family Lemuridae. It is found in Madagascar and has been introduced to Mayotte. Five additional currently recognized species of lemur were until 2001 considered subspecies of E. fulvus. These are:

White-fronted brown lemur, E. albifrons Gray-headed lemur, E. cinereiceps Collared brown lemur, E. collaris Red-fronted brown lemur, E. rufus Sanford's brown lemur, E. sanfordi However, a number of zoologists believe that E. albifrons and E. rufus should continue to be considered subspecies of E. fulvus.

The common brown lemur has a total length of 84 to 101 cm (33 to 40 in), including 41 to 51 cm (16 to 20 in) of tail. Weight ranges from 2 to 3 kg (4.4 to 6.6 lb). Common brown lemurs are unique amongst Eulemur in that they exhibit little-to-no sexual dichromatism: in both males and females, the face, muzzle and crown are dark gray or black, with white or tan "cheeks" of varying thickness. Some individuals may have pale-colored eyebrow patches, and the eyes are almost always a deep orange-red. The short, dense fur of the body is primarily brown or gray-brown, with a lighter gray... Wikipedia →