77 observationsCritically Endangered
Crowned Sifaka
Propithecus coronatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Indriidae ›Genus: Propithecus
About
The crowned sifaka (Propithecus coronatus) is a sifaka endemic to western Madagascar. It is of comparable size to the Golden-crowned sifaka and up to a meter in length, of which 47-57 centimeters are tail. The species is an arboreal vertical climber and leaper whose diet consists of leaves, fruits and flowers. It is threatened by habitat destruction and currently classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Crowned Sifaka is Propithecus coronatus.
- The Crowned Sifaka has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- Crowned Sifaka belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Crowned Sifaka belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Crowned Sifaka belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Crowned Sifaka belongs to the order Primates.
- Crowned Sifaka belongs to the family Indriidae.
- Crowned Sifaka belongs to the genus Propithecus.