Silky sifaka

An estimated 100–1,000 individuals Silky sifaka survive in Maroantsetra to Andapa basin, Marojeju Massif, Madagascar, placing it among the most critically threatened mammal species globally.

CR Mammal
Propithecus candidus
Scientific Name
Mammal
Type
100–1,000 individuals
Population
Maroantsetra to Andapa basin, Marojeju Massif,…
Location

Documented Threats

The Silky sifaka faces 2 identified threats:

Documented Range

Recorded locations: Maroantsetra to Andapa basin, Marojeju Massif, Madagascar.

Other Critically Endangered Mammal Species

Species Location Population
Aye-aye Deciduous forest, East Madagascar Unknown
Aye-aye Deciduous forest, East Madagascar Unknown
Boni giant sengi Boni-Dodori Forest, Lamu area, Kenya Unknown
Boni giant sengi Boni-Dodori Forest, Lamu area, Kenya Unknown
Bulmer's fruit bat Luplupwintern Cave, Western Province, Papua NG 150 individuals
Bulmer's fruit bat Luplupwintern Cave, Western Province, Papua NG 150 individuals
Cuban greater funnel-eared bat Cueva La Barca, Isle of Pines,… < 100 individuals
Cuban greater funnel-eared bat Cueva La Barca, Isle of Pines,… < 100 individuals

Other Endangered Species in the Region

Critically endangered species recorded in the same geographic area:

Species Type Population
Aye-aye Mammal Unknown
Aye-aye Mammal Unknown
Durrell's vontsira Mammal Unknown
Durrell's vontsira Mammal Unknown
Madagascar pochard Bird 80 mature individuals
Madagascar pochard Bird 80 mature individuals
Ploughshare tortoise Reptile 440–770 individuals
Ploughshare tortoise Reptile 440–770 individuals