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Coquerel's Sifaka

Propithecus coquereli

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Indriidae ›Genus: Propithecus

About

The Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) is a diurnal, medium-sized lemur of the sifaka genus Propithecus. It is native to Madagascar. The Coquerel's sifaka was once considered to be a subspecies of the Verreaux's sifaka, but was eventually granted full species level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coquerel's Sifaka?
The scientific name of Coquerel's Sifaka is Propithecus coquereli.
What is the conservation status of Coquerel's Sifaka?
The Coquerel's Sifaka has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Coquerel's Sifaka belong to?
Coquerel's Sifaka belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Coquerel's Sifaka belong to?
Coquerel's Sifaka belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Coquerel's Sifaka belong to?
Coquerel's Sifaka belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Coquerel's Sifaka belong to?
Coquerel's Sifaka belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Coquerel's Sifaka belong to?
Coquerel's Sifaka belongs to the family Indriidae.
What genus does Coquerel's Sifaka belong to?
Coquerel's Sifaka belongs to the genus Propithecus.