About
Red-bellied lemur. A member of the genus Eulemur living in the tropical rainforests of eastern Madagascar, this is a relatively small species with a head-body length of about 35–40 cm and a body weight of around 2–3 kg. Diurnal, it feeds on fruit, flowers, tree sap/resin, and insects. Males have reddish abdominal fur while females have white belly fur, showing clear sexual dimorphism. Groups typically form small family units with one adult male and one adult female, and females are dominant and lead the group. Communication is by grooming, body contact, and scent from scent glands. Breeding occurs around May–June; gestation is about 130 days and single offspring are common, with fathers also participating in care. Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List.