CRCritically Endangered
Alaotra Reed Lemur
Hapalemur alaotrensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_Alaotra_bamboo_lemur
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in LEMURIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Alaotra Reed Lemur classified as Critically Endangered?
Alaotra Reed Lemur is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Alaotra Reed Lemur live?
Alaotra Reed Lemur occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alaotra Reed Lemur?
The main threats to Alaotra Reed Lemur are 11.4, 2.3, 5.1, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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