Greater Bamboo Lemur
Prolemur simus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyLemuridae (Typical Lemurs)
- GenusProlemur (Greater Bamboo Lemurs)
- SpeciesProlemur simus (Greater Bamboo Lemur)
About the Greater Bamboo Lemur
The greater bamboo lemur (Hapalemur simus), also known as the broad-nosed bamboo lemur and the broad-nosed gentle lemur, is a species of lemur endemic to the island of Madagascar. Originally described as Hapalemur (Prolemur) simus by John Edward Gray in 1870, it was regarded simply as Hapalemur simus as early as 1880. With the understanding that this species is more closely related to the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) than to the other Hapalemur species, Colin Groves resurrected Prolemur as a full genus in 2001, with this species as its only member. More recent research by Herrera and Dávalos (2016) indicates that the species is sister to all of Hapalemur, and that Lemur is sister to Hapalemur + simus, and that it should remain in Hapalemur.
The greater bamboo lemur is the largest bamboo lemur, at over 5 lb (2.3 kg). It has greyish brown fur and white ear tufts, and has a head-body length of around 1.5 ft (46 cm). They have relatively long tails and long back legs for leaping vertically amongst the trees of their forest habitat.
Its only confirmed predators are the fossa and the bush pigs, but raptors are also suspected. Protection... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Greater Bamboo Lemur in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Greater Bamboo Lemur in Ranomafana National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Greater Bamboo Lemur sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 81 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Greater Bamboo Lemur in Ranomafana National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Greater Bamboo Lemur in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.