Coquerel’s Sifaka

EN Herbivore Rainforests, Madagascar
3–6 kg
Weight
15–18 yrs
Lifespan
30 km/h
Top Speed
Madagascar Madagascar
Found In

Endemic to Madagascar, the Coquerel's Sifaka is a herbivore species inhabiting rainforests, madagascar habitats. Weighing 3–6 kg, it is classified as Endangered.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Coquerel's Sifaka Herbivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 4.5 kg 117.3 kg ↓ 96%
Height 45 cm
Top Speed 30 km/h 40 km/h ↓ 25%
Avg Speed 37.5 km/h
Lifespan 16.5 yrs 22.5 yrs ↓ 27%
Weight (kg)4.5avg 117.3Speed (km/h)30avg 40Lifespan (yrs)16.5avg 22.5

Endemic to Madagascar

Habitat: Rainforests, Madagascar
Found In: Madagascar Madagascar
Coloration: White, Black

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Group-based.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 140–160 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 15–18 years

An Endangered Species

EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Endangered Species

Ranked #24 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
22 Lion-tailed Macaque 2.5–10 kg EN
23 Tree Kangaroo 4–8 kg EN
24 Coquerel's Sifaka 3–6 kg EN
25 Red Panda 3–6 kg EN
26 Aye-Aye 2.2–2.7 kg EN
27 Galápagos Penguin 1.7–2.6 kg EN

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