I. Basic information

Chinese name: Crowned Lemur

Latin name: Eulemur coronatus

Alternative name: Crowned fox Monkey

Kingdom: Animalia

Department: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Mammalia

Subclass: Eustoma

Order: Primates

Suborder: Prosimian, Lemur

Family : Lemuridae

Genus: Lemurs

Species: Crested Lemurs

II. Morphological characteristics

The crested lemur is the smallest species in the genus, with an average size equivalent to a small domestic cat, with a total length of 75-85 cm, a head and body length of 34-36 cm, a tail length of 41-49 cm, and a body weight of 41-49 cm. 1.5-1.8 kg.

The crested lemur has bright orange eyes, the lower 6th incisor and canine teeth form a tooth-shaped comb, the overall coat color is chestnut brown, with V-shaped black hair on the top of the head, and a chestnut brown ring on the forehead Hair, forming a distinct crown.

Like all lemurs, their long tails are used only for balance and cannot fully grasp things.

III. Living habits

The crested lemurs live in groups, usually in groups of 5 to 15 individuals, sometimes 9-12 together, Each individual smeared urine on their body for odor identification. They are active from sunrise to sunset, but they tend to rest for up to 4 hours at noon.

The crested lemur is omnivorous, feeding mainly on fruit, but also on plants and gums, and even some insects.

The damage to the environment caused by human development and poaching are the main threats facing the crested lemur. They are currently listed as a group of conservation concern by the World Conservation Union. The beautiful lemurs were able to restore their previous numbers and live carefree in the forest.