Verreaux's sifaka

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Primates (Primat)

Family

Indriidae

Genus

Propithecus

Species

Propithecus verreauxi (Verreaux's sifaka)

Names in Other Languages

French Propithèque de Verreaux

German Larven-Sifaka

Similar Species in Propithecus

Golden-crowned Sifaka

Propithecus tattersalli

Critically Endangered

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Silky Sifaka

Propithecus candidus

Critically Endangered

Crowned Sifaka

Propithecus coronatus

Critically Endangered

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diademed sifaka

Propithecus diadema

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Verreaux's sifaka?

The scientific name of Verreaux's sifaka is Propithecus verreauxi. It belongs to the genus Propithecus.

What is the conservation status of Verreaux's sifaka?

Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Verreaux's sifaka belong to?

Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) belongs to the genus Propithecus, which is part of the taxonomic family Indriidae.

Is Verreaux's sifaka endangered?

Yes, Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Verreaux's sifaka belong to?

Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Verreaux's sifaka?

The closest relatives of Verreaux's sifaka in the genus Propithecus include Golden-crowned Sifaka, Silky Sifaka, Crowned Sifaka, diademed sifaka.