Ring-Tailed Lemur

The ring-tailed lemur is a large strepsirrhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, black and white ringed tail. It belongs to Lemuridae, one of five lemur families, and is the only member of the Lemur genus. Like all lemurs it is endemic to the island of Madagascar and endangered.

Scientific name: Lemur catta

Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing)

Lifespan: 16 – 19 years (In the wild)

Mass: 4.9 lbs (Adult)

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Tail length: 1.8 – 2.1 ft. (Adult)

Length: 15 – 18 in. (Adult, Head and body)