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White-collared Lemur

Eulemur cinereiceps

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Lemuridae ›Genus: Eulemur

About

The gray-headed lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps), or gray-headed brown lemur, is a medium-sized primate, a cathemeral species of lemur in the family Lemuridae. Until a taxonomic revision in 2008, it was known as the white-collared brown lemur or white-collared lemur (Eulemur albocollaris). It lives in south-eastern Madagascar. In 2005, satellite imagery estimates showed approximately 700 km2 (270 sq mi) of total remaining habitat within its geographic range. It is highly threatened by hunting and habitat loss, and was considered to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-collared Lemur?
The scientific name of White-collared Lemur is Eulemur cinereiceps.
What is the conservation status of White-collared Lemur?
The White-collared Lemur has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does White-collared Lemur belong to?
White-collared Lemur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White-collared Lemur belong to?
White-collared Lemur belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White-collared Lemur belong to?
White-collared Lemur belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does White-collared Lemur belong to?
White-collared Lemur belongs to the order Primates.
What family does White-collared Lemur belong to?
White-collared Lemur belongs to the family Lemuridae.
What genus does White-collared Lemur belong to?
White-collared Lemur belongs to the genus Eulemur.