ENEndangered
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in LEMURIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ring-tailed Lemur classified as Endangered?
Ring-tailed Lemur is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ring-tailed Lemur live?
Ring-tailed 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 Ring-tailed Lemur?
The main threats to Ring-tailed Lemur are 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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