CR Herbivore Forests
0.6–4.5 kg
Weight
15–25 yrs
Lifespan
29 km/h
Top Speed
MadagascarFound In
The Lemur is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore mammals. Found in Madagascar, it inhabits forests habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Lemur | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 98% |
| Height | 47.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 29 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 28% |
| Avg Speed | 29 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 20 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↓ 11% |
Endemic to Madagascar
Habitat: Forests
Found In: Madagascar
Coloration: Varies
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 120–135 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 15–25 years
On the Brink of Extinction
CR Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 19 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Critically Endangered Species
Ranked #18 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Indri | Up to 6 kg | CR |
| 17 | Kakapo | Up to 4 kg | CR |
| 18 | Lemur | 0.6–4.5 kg | CR |
| 19 | Axolotl | Up to 300 g | CR |