Common brown lemur
A species of True lemurs Scientific name : Eulemur fulvus Genus : True lemurs
Common brown lemur, A species of True lemurs
Scientific name: Eulemur fulvus
Genus: True lemurs
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Description
The brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus) is a primate species from the family of the common lemurs (Lemuridae) within the lemurs (Lemuriformes). The Sanford lemur, the red lemur, the red-faced lemur, the bald lemur, the white-lipped lemur, and the collared lemur, all of which were previously classified as their subspecies, are now considered independent species.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Common brown lemur primarily consumes a diverse range of fruits, making it a frugivorous species. It also supplements its diet with leaves, flowers, bark, and insects, seasonally altering its intake based on availability.
Appearance
Common brown lemur is a medium-sized primate with a slender body and a dense, woolly fur coat. The coat has different shades of brown, with a darker tail and light-colored face. Males display a grey-white ruff around their neck, differentiating them from the females. Their eyes are often surrounded by patches of black fur, enhancing their prominent, wide-eyed gaze.
Behavior
Common brown lemur is a nocturnal, arboreal species renowned for its social behavior, typically living in groups of 2-15 individuals. Known for its communal interaction, grooming among group members is common. Primarily frugivorous, common brown lemur also show opportunistic feeding behavior, occasionally consuming leaves and insects. Adult males defend territories using vocal and scent-marking strategies.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
True lemurs Genus
True lemurs Species
Common brown lemur 
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