# Eulemur coronatus The crowned lemur is a playful and curious animal that loves to jump around in trees. They have beautiful orange and gray fur and a crown-like patch on their heads, which makes them look very special! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Eulemur coronatus](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Eulemur_coronatus_female_%28Frank_Wouters%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Frank Wouters, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eulemur_coronatus_female_%28Frank_Wouters%29.jpg) ## Appearance The Eulemur coronatus has a greyish-brown body and a long tail, with males sporting a vibrant orange V-shaped crown atop their heads. Females are distinguished by a more subtle grey and black triangular marking on their crown. This unique head pattern sets them apart from other lemur species. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Lemuridae - **Genus:** Eulemur ## Interesting facts - Crowned lemurs chat using barks, grunts, and squeaks – they have many calls! - Long tails help them balance perfectly when leaping through the forest! - Males have bright orange 'crowns'; females have black and grey ones! - These lemurs are early risers, often starting their day with the sun! ## Special abilities - **Arboreal Acrobatics:** Eulemur coronatus can leap great distances between trees because of strong hind legs, helping them navigate their forest home with ease. - **Scent Messaging:** Eulemur coronatus has special scent glands on their wrists that help them mark territory and communicate with other lemurs. - **Precision Grooming:** Eulemur coronatus has a unique tooth comb that helps them meticulously groom their fur, keeping it clean and free of parasites. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 31-36 cm - **Weight:** 1.6-2 kg - **Lifespan:** 15-20 years - **Speed:** 25 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 125 days ## Diet & Feeding These lemurs love to eat sweet fruits, fresh leaves, and colorful flowers! - **Primary Foods:** Fruits, Leaves, Flowers, Nectar, Insects - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Fossa](https://www.snappit.app/explore/fossa) (*Cryptoprocta ferox*) — Top predator in their habitat. - **Eaten by:** Madagascar Harrier-Hawk (*Polyboroides radiatus*) — Preys on lemurs from above. - **Depends on:** Tamarind Tree (*Tamarindus indica*) — Eats its fruits and disperses seeds. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Eulemur coronatus? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Eulemur coronatus? 31-36 cm ### How much does Eulemur coronatus weigh? 1.6-2 kg ### How long does Eulemur coronatus live? 15-20 years ### How fast can Eulemur coronatus move? 25 km/h ### What does Eulemur coronatus eat? These lemurs love to eat sweet fruits, fresh leaves, and colorful flowers! ### Where is Eulemur coronatus usually found? Forests ### How does Eulemur coronatus hunt? Foraging ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Eulemur coronatus: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eulemur-coronatus)