MadagascarEndemic to Madagascar, the Coquerel's Sifaka is a herbivore species inhabiting rainforests, madagascar habitats. Weighing 3–6 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Coquerel's Sifaka inhabits rainforests, madagascar habitats. It can be found in Madagascar.
Typical coloring: White, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Coquerel's Sifaka is a group-based species belonging to the Indriidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Coquerel's Sifaka is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Coquerel's Sifaka’s weight of 3–6 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #24 of 31 Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Whale | Up to 200 tons | EN |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 2000–5000 kg | EN |
| 3 | Whale Shark | Up to 1500 kg | EN |
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
Related Species
How much does a Coquerel's Sifaka weigh?
A Coquerel's Sifaka typically weighs 3–6 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Coquerel's Sifaka?
The Coquerel's Sifaka is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Coquerel's Sifaka live?
The Coquerel's Sifaka is found in Madagascar, in rainforests, madagascar habitats.
How does the Coquerel's Sifaka reproduce?
The Coquerel's Sifaka has a gestation period of 140–160 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026