Indri is a monotypic genus of lemur, family Indriidae, containing the single living species Indri indri, found in lowland and montane forests along the eastern coast of Madagascar from the Reserve Speciale d'Anjanaharibe-Sud in the north to the Mangoro River in the south. Among the largest living lemurs, the indri has a black and white coat, only a rudimentary tail unlike other lemurs, and moves through trees in an upright posture. It is monogamous, living in small family groups that communicate through elaborate songs audible up to four kilometers away.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Geographic DistributionLowland and montane forests along the eastern coast of Madagascar, from the Reserve Speciale d'Anjanaharibe-Sud in the north to the Mangoro River in the south 1 Defining CharacteristicsOnly a rudimentary tail, unlike other living lemurs; silky fur mostly black with white patches on the limbs, neck, crown and lower back 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceBlack and white coat; maintains an upright posture when climbing or clinging 1 In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Africa, found in there.
Sources
1. Indri (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationLead paragraph, first sentence
The indri (Indri indri), also called the babakoto, is one of the largest living lemurs, with a head-body length of about 64-72 cm (25-28+1/2 in) and a weight of between 6 and 9.5 kg (13 and 21 lb).
Lead paragraph, scientific binomial clause
The indri (Indri indri), also called the babakoto, is one of the largest living lemurs, with a head-body length of about 64-72 cm (25-28+1/2 in) and a weight of between 6 and 9.5 kg (13 and 21 lb).
Distribution section
This lemur inhabits the lowland and montane forests along the eastern coast of Madagascar, from the Reserve Speciale d'Anjanaharibe-Sud in the north to the Mangoro River in the south.
Physical characteristics section, tail and fur sentence
Unlike any other living lemur, the indri has only a rudimentary tail. The silky fur is mostly black with white patches along the limbs, neck, crown, and lower back.
Physical characteristics section, coat and posture sentence
It has a black and white coat and maintains an upright posture when climbing or clinging
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