The black lemur (Eulemur macaco) is a species of lemur from the family Lemuridae. Like all lemurs, it is endemic to Madagascar.

Black lemurs are the sole dispersers of seeds for many of the tree species within their range. They may also have an important role as pollinators because they eat nectar as well as fruit. To the extent that they are food for predators, these lemurs may impact local food webs.

The black lemur (Eulemur macaco) is distinguishable from the closely related blue-eyed black lemur (Eulemur flavifrons) by the latter’s brown eyes and ear tufts, and the females’ orange coloration.

Black lemurs are re­stricted to the areas of north­west­ern Mada­gas­car sur­round­ing the Am­pasin­dava Penin­sula and Narinda Bay. Black lemurs also in­habit the close neigh­bor­ing is­lands of Nosy Be and Nosy Komba. Their range cov­ers a …

2023年5月26日 · Black lemur (Eulemur macaco) is a species of lemur from the Laburid family. Like all lemurs, it is native to Madagascar.

2024年2月23日 · Other than humans, the Black Lemur is the only primate in the world that can have blue eyes. Many of them though have black or orange eyes. They have a very long tail that they use for balance as they climb and as they leap vertically.

The black lemur is a medium-sized lemur, with an overall length (head to tip of tail) of about 38 inches (96 cm), weighing about 5 pounds (2 kg). The fur is luxuriant and the ears are lavishly tufted with long hair, which is black in males and white in females.

The Black Lemur, scientifically known as Eulemur macaco, is a species of lemur that is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar. These primates have a distinct appearance, with their black fur, a long tail, and bright orange eyes.

Blue-eyed black lemurs are among the most threatened primates in the world. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently elevated the status of E. flavifrons to critically endangered and added them to the Top 25 Most Endangered Primates list.

The Black Lemur has proven itself to be a highly versatile primate. It's also shown itself to be a resourceful and intelligent creature.