Lemurs , Madagascar’s charismatic primates
Each species boasts unique traits: some dance on hind legs, while others, like the nocturnal aye-aye, tap trees to find food. These prosimians
Sadly, they’re among the world’s most endangered mammals habitat loss
Types of Lemurs Explore all types of lemurs here.
Species Name: Lepilemur ahmansonorum
Strictly nocturnal and primarily arboreal, Ahmanson's sportive lemurs move through the trees in long leaps, propelled by their powerful hind legs. Ahmanson's sportive lemurs are primarily solitary and defend their territory against invaders of the same sex.
Species Name: Microcebus berthae
Weighing just over an ounce, Berthe's mouse lemur is the world's smallest primate. Endemic to dwindling western Madagascar forests, this nocturnal insectivore faces grave threats from deforestation and predation despite recent habitat protections. Learn surprising facts about its characteristics, behavior, endangered status, and the conservation efforts crucial to saving this tiny species.
Species Name: Eulemur flavifrons
Discover the mysterious blue-eyed black lemur, a rare primate found only in the tropical forests of northwestern Madagascar. With striking blue eyes and mostly black fur, they are agile tree-dwellers feeding on fruits, leaves, and insects. Read about their lifestyle, endangered status, and the threats they face.
Species Name: Eulemur coronatus
Learn about the endangered crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus) - this medium-sized rainforest-dwelling primate from N. Madagascar has dense black & white fur and a distinctive orange arrowhead crown marking on its forehead.
Species Name: Hapalemur griseus
The eastern lesser bamboo lemur (Hapalemur griseus) is a small, endangered rainforest primate found only in Madagascar. This unique species has adapted to specialize in a toxic bamboo diet other animals cannot consume. Yet habitat loss and hunting have left remaining populations highly vulnerable.
Species Name: Hapalemur aureus
Explore all about the magnificent yet critically endangered golden bamboo lemur of Madagascar. This unique primate depends almost entirely on giant bamboo for food and shelter. Read about their adaptations, ecology, reproduction, conservation efforts, and threats facing their fragile habitat.
Species Name: Microcebus lehilahytsara
Explore the world of Goodman's Mouse Lemur (Microcebus lehilahytsara), a unique Madagascar primate, revealing its survival strategies, social behaviors, and conservation needs.
Species Name: Eulemur mongoz
Learn about the endangered mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz), a small Madagascar primate with red beards and bushy tails. Get fascinating facts on their rainforest habits, unique behaviors, seed dispersal ecology, and major threats driving their worrying decline.
Here is the full listing of all Lemur species sorted by their common names.
Common Name Species Name Year of Classification IUCN Status Ahmanson’s sportive lemur Lepilemur ahmansoni 2006 CR Ambarijeby Mouse Lemur Microcebus danfossi 2007 VU Ambodimahabibo Sportive Lemur Lepilemur otto 2007 EN Andohahela Sportive Lemur Lepilemur fleuretae 2006 EN Anjiahely Mouse Lemur Microcebus macarthurii 2008 EN Ankarana Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus shethi 2016 EN Ankarana Sportive Lemur Lepilemur ankaranensis 1975 EN Anosi Mouse Lemur Microcebus tanosi 2013 EN Antafia Sportive Lemur Lepilemur aeeclis 2017 EN bamboo lemur Hapalemur griseus 1795 VU Bemanasy Mouse Lemur Microcebus manitatra 2016 CR Bemaraha Sportive Lemur Lepilemur randrianasoloi 2017 EN Bemaraha Woolly Lemur Avahi cleesei 2005 CR Berthe’s Mouse Lemur Microcebus berthae 2000 CR Betsileo Sportive Lemur Lepilemur betsileo 2006 EN Betsileo Woolly Lemur Avahi betsileo 2007 EN Black Lemur Eulemur macaco 1766 EN Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur Varecia variegata 1792 CR Black-striped Sportive Lemur Lepilemur dorsalis 1870 EN Blue-eyed Black Lemur Eulemur flavifrons 1867 CR Bongolava Mouse Lemur Microcebus bongolavensis 2007 EN Brown Lemur Eulemur fulvus 1796 VU brown mouse lemur Microcebus rufus 1834 VU Coquerel’s Giant Mouse Lemur Mirza coquereli 1867 EN Crossley’s Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus crossleyi 1870 VU Crowned Lemur Eulemur coronatus 1842 EN Daraina Sportive Lemur Lepilemur milanoii 2006 EN Eastern Woolly Lemur Avahi laniger 1788 VU Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus medius 1812 VU fork-marked lemur Phaner furcifer 1839 EN Ganzhorn’s Mouse Lemur Microcebus ganzhorni 2016 EN Gerp’s Mouse Lemur Microcebus gerpi 2012 CR Golden Bamboo Lemur Hapalemur aureus 1987 CR Golden-brown Mouse Lemur Microcebus ravelobensis 1998 VU Goodman’s Mouse Lemur Microcebus lehilahytsara 2005 VU Gray Mouse Lemur Microcebus murinus 1777 LC Gray-brown Mouse Lemur Microcebus griseorufus 1910 LC Gray-headed Lemur Eulemur cinereiceps 1890 CR Greater Bamboo Lemur Prolemur simus 1871 CR Greater Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus major 1812 VU Grewcock’s sportive lemur Lepilemur grewcocki 2006 CR Groves’ dwarf lemur Cheirogaleus grovesi 2017 DD Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur Allocebus trichotis 1875 EN James’ sportive lemur Lepilemur jamesi 2006 CR Jolly’s Mouse Lemur Microcebus jollyae 2006 EN Jonah’s mouse lemur Microcebus jonahi 2020 EN Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus lavasoensis 2013 EN Lesser Iron-gray Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus minusculus 2000 DD Mananara-Nord Sportive Lemur Lepilemur hollandorum 2009 CR Manombo Woolly Lemur Avahi ramanantsoavani 2006 DD Margot Marsh’s Mouse Lemur Microcebus margotmarshae 2008 EN Marohita Mouse Lemur Microcebus marohita 2013 CR Masoala Sportive Lemur Lepilemur scottorum 2008 EN Masoala Woolly Lemur Avahi mooreorum 2008 EN Milne-Edwards’ Sportive Lemur Lepilemur edwardsi 1894 EN Mittermeier’s Mouse Lemur Microcebus mittermeieri 2006 EN Mittermeier’s Sportive Lemur Lepilemur mittermeieri 2006 CR Mongoose Lemur Eulemur mongoz 1766 CR Montagne d’Ambre dwarf lemur Cheirogaleus andysabini 2015 EN Montagne d’Ambre Fork-marked Lemur Phaner electromontis 1991 EN Montagne d’Ambre Mouse Lemur Microcebus arnholdi 2008 VU Northern Bamboo Lemur Hapalemur occidentalis 1975 VU Northern Giant Mouse Lemur Mirza zaza 2005 VU Northern Rufous Mouse Lemur Microcebus tavaratra 2000 VU Northern Sportive Lemur Lepilemur septentrionalis 1975 CR Nosy Be Mouse Lemur Microcebus mamiratra 2006 EN Nosy Be Sportive Lemur Lepilemur tymerlachsoni 2006 CR Nosy Boraha Mouse Lemur Microcebus boraha 2016 DD Pale Fork-crowned Lemur Phaner pallescens 1991 EN Pariente’s Fork-crowned Lemur Phaner parienti 1991 EN Peters’ Mouse Lemur Microcebus myoxinus 1852 VU Petter’s Sportive Lemur Lepilemur petteri 2006 EN Peyriééras’ Woolly Lemur Avahi peyrierasi 2006 VU Red Ruffed Lemur Varecia rubra 1812 CR Red-bellied Lemur Eulemur rubriventer 1850 VU Red-collared Brown Lemur Eulemur collaris 1812 EN Red-fronted Brown Lemur Eulemur rufifrons 1833 VU Red-fronted Lemur Eulemur rufus 1799 VU Red-tailed Sportive Lemur Lepilemur ruficaudatus 1867 CR Ring-tailed Lemur Lemur catta 1758 EN Sahamalaza Sportive Lemur Lepilemur sahamalaza 2017 CR Sambirano Mouse Lemur Microcebus sambiranensis 2000 EN Sambirano Woolly Lemur Avahi unicolor 2000 CR Sanford’s Brown Lemur Eulemur sanfordi 1932 EN Seal’s Sportive Lemur Lepilemur seali 2006 VU Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus sibreei 1894 CR Simmons’ Mouse Lemur Microcebus simmonsi 2006 EN Small-toothed Sportive Lemur Lepilemur microdon 1894 EN Southern Bamboo Lemur Hapalemur meridionalis 1987 VU Southern Woolly Lemur Avahi meridionalis 2006 EN Thomas’ Dwarf Lemur Cheirogaleus thomasi 1894 EN Weasel Lemur Lepilemur mustelinus 1851 VU Western Woolly Lemur Avahi occidentalis 1898 VU White-footed Sportive Lemur Lepilemur leucopus 1894 EN White-fronted Brown Lemur Eulemur albifrons 1796 VU Wright’s sportive lemur Lepilemur wrighti 2006 EN Zombitse Sportive Lemur Lepilemur hubbardi 2006 EN
