eastern woolly lemur

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Primates (primatas)

Family

Indriidae

Genus

Avahi

Species

Avahi laniger (eastern woolly lemur)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Indri Lanudo

French Avahi Laineux

German Östlicher Wollmaki

Similar Species in Avahi

Bemaraha Woolly Lemur

Avahi cleesei

Critically Endangered

Betsileo Woolly Lemur

Avahi betsileo

Endangered

Peyrieras's Woolly Lemur

Avahi peyrierasi

Vulnerable

Moore's woolly lemur

Avahi mooreorum

Endangered

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Sambirano Woolly Lemur

Avahi unicolor

Critically Endangered

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western wooly lemur

Avahi occidentalis

Vulnerable

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Southern Woolly Lemur

Avahi meridionalis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of eastern woolly lemur?

The scientific name of eastern woolly lemur is Avahi laniger. It belongs to the genus Avahi.

What is the conservation status of eastern woolly lemur?

eastern woolly lemur (Avahi laniger) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does eastern woolly lemur belong to?

eastern woolly lemur (Avahi laniger) belongs to the genus Avahi, which is part of the taxonomic family Indriidae.

Is eastern woolly lemur endangered?

Yes, eastern woolly lemur (Avahi laniger) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does eastern woolly lemur belong to?

eastern woolly lemur (Avahi laniger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of eastern woolly lemur?

The closest relatives of eastern woolly lemur in the genus Avahi include Bemaraha Woolly Lemur, Betsileo Woolly Lemur, Peyrieras's Woolly Lemur, Moore's woolly lemur, Sambirano Woolly Lemur.