Gray-headed lemur

The Weißkragenmaki ( Eulemur cinereiceps, synonym Eulemur albocollaris ) is a primate of the group of lemurs ( Lemuriformes ).

Features

Weißkragenmakis reach a body length 39-40 inches, which must be added a 50 to 55 centimeters long tail comes. The weight is 2 to 2.5 kilograms. Like most other Great Makis, they have a significant Geschlechtsdichromatismus, which means that males and females are colored differently. The males are gray -brown on the back, the tail and hind legs are slightly darker, the belly is light gray. The head and face are also gray, the muzzle is elongated. Named giving feature is the white cheeks and beard hairs that are very bushy. In females, the fur is reddish, at the back it is reddish brown and light brown on the belly. reddish brown in color. The head and face are gray, the cheeks and beard hair are reddish brown in color and less bushy than in the males.

Distribution and habitat

Weißkragenmakis are native to Madagascar, where they inhabit a small area in the southeast of the island. Its distribution area, comprising only about 700 km ², lies between the rivers Manampatrana and Mananara. Their habitat are rainforests, they come down to 1500 meters above sea level before.

Way of life

These primates are kathemeral, which means that they can be active both during the day and at night. They are arboreal, which mainly reside in the upper tree regions and rarely come to the ground. In branches they move away, four-legged or jumping. They live in relatively large groups of several males, females and the common pups. Their diet consists mainly of fruits, in addition they also take leaves, flowers, fungi, and sometimes invertebrates to himself.

Threat

Main threat to the Weißkragenmakis is the destruction of their habitat by deforestation, associated with the hunting. Due to its small distribution area and a continued decline in the overall population, the IUCN lists the species as " critically endangered " ( endangered ).