Red-bellied Lemur
Eulemur rubriventer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyLemuridae (Typical Lemurs)
- GenusEulemur (Brown Lemurs)
- SpeciesEulemur rubriventer (Red-bellied Lemur)
About the Red-bellied Lemur
The red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer) is a medium-sized strepsirrhine primate with a luxuriant chestnut brown coat. This lemur is endemic to eastern Madagascan rainforests and is distinguished by patches of white skin below the eyes, giving rise to a "teardrop" effect, particularly conspicuous in the male.
The species, first identified in 1850, exhibits diurnal behaviour and marked sexual dimorphism. The red-bellied lemur has been studied extensively since the mid-1980s, primarily in Ranomafana National Park. This lemur species is designated as vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List, due to threats endangering habitats from slash-and-burn agriculture in Madagascar.
The various Malagasy names for the red-bellied lemur include tongo, tagona, halomena, kirioka, and soamiera. In the French scientific literature (Madagascar's second official language is French, due to prior colonisation by France), the species is called lémur à ventre rouge.
Being sexually dimorphic, the male of the species exhibits a medium-long, dense dorsal coat of intense chestnut brown. Ventrally, he is lighter and redder in hue, while his tail, muzzle and head are black. For... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-bellied 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 Red-bellied Lemur in Ranomafana National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Red-bellied Lemur sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 76 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-bellied Lemur in Ranomafana National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Red-bellied Lemur in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.