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Eulemur macaco

Eulemur macaco

The Black Lemur is a playful and curious primate found in Madagascar. They have fluffy black fur and big, bright eyes that help them see in the dark.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Eulemur macaco is a medium-sized lemur known for its striking sexual dimorphism. Males are entirely covered in glossy black fur with dark eyes, while females have reddish-brown fur, a lighter underside, and prominent white or reddish-white ear tufts. Both sexes have a long, bushy tail.

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Eulemur macaco
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Eulemur macaco

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

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Datos interesantes

Black Lemurs are one of the few primates that can switch between being active day or night!

Sometimes, males are born with lighter fur that darkens completely to black as they grow up!

They 'purr' and chatter like cats, making many different sounds to talk to each other!

This lemur often rubs poisonous millipedes on its fur to keep pesky insect bites away!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Twilight Vision

Eulemur macaco can be active day or night because of special eyes that help them find food when others sleep.

Habilidad

Leaping Master

Eulemur macaco has powerful legs that help them jump over 10 meters between trees with incredible agility.

Habilidad

Scent Seeker

Eulemur macaco can track delicious fruits and flowers using a keen sense of smell that guides them.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
89-109 cm
Peso
1.8-2.9 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-25 años
Top Speed
25 km/h
Tamaño de la camada
1-2
Gestación
120-129 días

Dieta y alimentación

This lemur enjoys a tasty mix of delicious fruits, juicy leaves, bright flowers, nectar, and even insects!

Alimentos principales

  • Fruits
  • Leaves
  • Flowers
  • Nectar
  • Insects

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Fossa

Cryptoprocta ferox

is a primary predator, hunting these lemurs in the forests.

eats

Fig tree

Ficus greveana

consumes its fruits, helping to spread the tree's seeds.

shelters

Traveler's Palm

Ravenala madagascariensis

finds shelter and sometimes food in its large, fanned leaves.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Black Lemur

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

Always watch lemurs from a distance and never try to touch them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Eulemur macaco?

89-109 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Eulemur macaco?

1.8-2.9 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Eulemur macaco?

15-25 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Eulemur macaco?

25 km/h

¿Qué come Eulemur macaco?

This lemur enjoys a tasty mix of delicious fruits, juicy leaves, bright flowers, nectar, and even insects!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Eulemur macaco?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Eulemur macaco?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la camada de Eulemur macaco?

1-2

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