Black-and-white ruffed lemur
The black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata) is a herbivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Varecia variegata
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Lemuridae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 4 kg
- Length
- 55 cm
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Critically Endangered
What does a black-and-white ruffed lemur eat?
The black-and-white ruffed lemur is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a black-and-white ruffed lemur?
The black-and-white ruffed lemur weighs around 4 kg and measures about 55 cm.
How long do black-and-white ruffed lemurs live?
In the wild, the black-and-white ruffed lemur can live up to about 40 years.
Is the black-and-white ruffed lemur endangered?
The black-and-white ruffed lemur is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.