CRCritically Endangered
Golden-crowned Sifaka
Propithecus tattersalli
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-crowned_sifaka
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorSavanna· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in INDRIIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Golden-crowned Sifaka classified as Critically Endangered?
Golden-crowned Sifaka 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 Golden-crowned Sifaka live?
Golden-crowned Sifaka 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 Golden-crowned Sifaka?
The main threats to Golden-crowned Sifaka are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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