Red-bellied lemur
Eulemur rubriventer
IUCN Red List StatusVulnerable
Eulemur rubriventer
The red-bellied lemur is one of the world’s rarest primates!
They live in small family groups, consisting of two parents and up to four young, with the female leading the group. They are also monogamous, having only one mate at a time. Distinct markings help red-bellied lemurs identify potential mates: males have white eye patches, while females have white bellies. Males use scent glands to mark their territory, and they also mark females when competing for a mate.
Their tightly packed front teeth act like a comb when grooming each other’s fur.
Sadly, the population of red-bellied lemurs has decreased by more than 30% in recent years. Find out how we’re helping the lemurs of Madagascar.
