Sifaka

Sifaka
Propithecus verreauxi coronatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Indridae Genus: Propithecus
Species
Propithecus diadema Propithecus tattersalli Propithecus verreauxi

Sifakas (genus Propithecus) are one of the genera of lemurs found in Madagascar.

There are three recognized species of sifaka; P. verreauxi, P. tattersalli and P. diadema. These creatures are diurnal (active during daylight hours).

Classification

• Family Indridae: wooly lemurs and allies
  • Genus Indri
  • Genus Propithecus
    • Diademed Sifaka, Propithecus diadema
    • Golden-crowned Sifaka, Propithecus tattersalli
    • Verreaux's Sifaka, Propithecus verreauxi
  • Genus Avahi