Golden-crowned sifaka

Golden-crowned sifaka at Camp Tattersalli

Golden-crowned sifaka at Camp Tattersalli

Golden-crowned sifaka at Camp Tattersalli

Scientific name: Propithecus tattersalli
English name: Golden-crowned sifaka or Tattersall's sifaka
Malagasy name: Akomba malandy

• endemic to northeastern Madagascar
• critically endangered species according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

• mostly white fur
• a golden-orange crown
• diurnal

Additional information

• Lemurs of Madagascar