Diademed Sifaka (Propithecus diadema)

About Diademed Sifaka (Propithecus diadema)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Chordates
• Class: Mammals
• Order: Primates
• Family: Lepilemuridae

Sifakas generally inhabit mid-altitude rainforests. These animals mainly occur at elevations above 800 meters. The range of P. diadema candidus extends into montane rainforest. Rainfall in sifaka habitat is variable, from 2000 to 4000 mm per year, with most rainfall occurring during the summer months (December through March) (Wright, 1995; Garbutt, 1999).

Range elevation: 800 (low) m.

Habitat Regions: tropical ; terrestrial

Terrestrial Biomes: rainforest ; mountains

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