Crowned lemur

Eulemur coronatus

Crowned lemur sitting on a branch IMAGE: Rhiordan Langan-Fortune 2023

Status

NE DD LC NT VU EN CR EW EX

For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org

We currently have five crowned lemurs – Loza, Loky, Farouk, Mabanja and Fiddis. 

Population

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Decreasing

Diet

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Herbivore

Habitat

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Rainforest

Fact file

  • Crowned lemurs live in groups called troops that can range in size up to 15 individuals

  • These incredible creatures have an average lifespan of 20 years in the wild

  • Crowned lemurs are the smallest species in the lemur family

Crowned lemur sitting on a branch looking off-camera

How we're helping

Like all the animals in our care, our crowned lemurs are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.

As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.

Find out more about RZSS conservation