🌿Native Nature

Aye-aye

Daubentonia madagascariensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Daubentoniidae ›Genus: Daubentonia

About

The aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a lemur, a strepsirrhine primate native to Madagascar that combines rodent-like teeth that perpetually grow and a special thin middle finger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aye-aye?
The scientific name of Aye-aye is Daubentonia madagascariensis.
What is the conservation status of Aye-aye?
The Aye-aye has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Aye-aye belong to?
Aye-aye belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Aye-aye belong to?
Aye-aye belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Aye-aye belong to?
Aye-aye belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Aye-aye belong to?
Aye-aye belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Aye-aye belong to?
Aye-aye belongs to the family Daubentoniidae.
What genus does Aye-aye belong to?
Aye-aye belongs to the genus Daubentonia.