Milne-Edwards' Sifaka
Propithecus edwardsi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyIndriidae (Indris, Sifakas, and Woolly Lemurs)
- GenusPropithecus (Sifakas)
- SpeciesPropithecus edwardsi (Milne-Edwards' Sifaka)
About the Milne-Edwards' Sifaka
Milne-Edwards's sifaka (Propithecus edwardsi), or Milne-Edwards's simpona, is a large arboreal, diurnal lemur endemic to the eastern coastal rainforest of Madagascar. Milne-Edwards's sifaka is characterized by a black body with a light-colored "saddle" on the lower part of its back. It is closely related to the diademed sifaka, and was until recently considered a subspecies of it. Like all sifakas, it is a primate in the family Indriidae.
The species' name honors French zoologist Henri Milne-Edwards (1800–1885). Milne-Edwards's sifaka is categorized as endangered by the IUCN, and is listed in CITES Appendix I. As of 2008, there were estimated to be approximately 28,600 individuals left with only about 3,500 of those remaining in protected areas. It remains threatened by habitat loss, hunting and may be sensitive to a changing climate.
Milne-Edwards's sifaka is the second largest species in Propithecus, and one of the larger diurnal lemur species overall. The average weight of a male Milne-Edwards's sifaka is 5.90 kg (13.0 lb) and for females it is 6.30 kg (13.9 lb). The body length excluding the tail is 47.6 cm (18.7 in) for males... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Milne-Edwards' Sifaka 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 Milne-Edwards' Sifaka in Ranomafana National Park?
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Milne-Edwards' Sifaka sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 147 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Milne-Edwards' Sifaka in Ranomafana National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Milne-Edwards' Sifaka in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.