common brown lemur vs Afrikanischer Löwe

Eulemur fulvus compared with Panthera leo

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	common brown lemur	Afrikanischer Löwe
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Primates (Primaten)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Lemuridae (Lemurs)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Eulemur	Panthera (Big Cats)
Species	Eulemur fulvus	Panthera leo

Evolutionary Relationship

common brown lemur and Afrikanischer Löwe share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

common brown lemur

VU — Vulnerable

Afrikanischer Löwe

VU — Vulnerable

Population: ~23.0K

Trend: Decreasing ↓

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	common brown lemur	Afrikanischer Löwe
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	15 years
Average Length	—	2.5 m
Average Weight	—	190.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

common brown lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Afrikanischer Löwe

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

common brown lemur

The common brown lemur (<em>Eulemur fulvus</em>) is a medium-sized primate endemic to Madagascar, typically inhabiting diverse terrestrial and aquatic environments including tropical moist forests. This species is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, reflecting significant population declines driven primarily by habitat loss and fragmentation resulting from deforestation and land conversion across its native range. As a member of the family Lemuridae, the common brown lemur is characterized by its brown to gray fur, pale face patches, and social group-living behavior. The species is typically diurnal and cathemeral, meaning it may be active during both day and night depending on season and conditions. It often feeds on fruits, leaves, flowers, and invertebrates, making it an important seed disperser in Malagasy forest ecosystems. The common brown lemur typically lives in social groups ranging in size from a few individuals to over a dozen animals. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Afrikanischer Löwe

The largest wild cat in Africa, lions reach up to 250 kg and are the only social felids, living in prides across sub-Saharan savannas and grasslands. Males are distinguished by their iconic manes. As apex predators, they regulate herbivore populations and maintain ecosystem balance. Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.