🌿Native Nature

Gmelin's Woolly Lemur

Avahi laniger

Taxonomy

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

About

The eastern woolly lemur (Avahi laniger), also known as the eastern avahi or Gmelin's woolly lemur, is a species of woolly lemur native to eastern Madagascar, where it lives in the wet tropical rainforest at low elevations along the eastern coast of the island or they can also inhabit the northern tip of the island with other species. The woolly lemur name refers to their thick, tightly-curled hair, whereas their generic name avahi refers to their...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gmelin's Woolly Lemur?
The scientific name of Gmelin's Woolly Lemur is Avahi laniger.
What is the conservation status of Gmelin's Woolly Lemur?
The Gmelin's Woolly Lemur has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belong to?
Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belong to?
Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belong to?
Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belong to?
Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belong to?
Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belongs to the family Indriidae.
What genus does Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belong to?
Gmelin's Woolly Lemur belongs to the genus Avahi.