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Red-bellied Lemur
Eulemur rubriventer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyLemuridae (Typical Lemurs)
- GenusEulemur (Brown Lemurs)
- SpeciesEulemur rubriventer (Red-bellied Lemur)
In 3 days ~90% in a week >90%
94 Verified sightings at Ranomafana National Park From 2019 to 2026
130 In all 2 parks
October Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted
About the Red-bellied Lemur
The red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer) is a medium-sized strepsirrhine primate with a luxuriant chestnut brown coat. This lemur is endemic to eastern Madagascan rainforests and is distinguished by patches of white skin below the eyes, giving rise to a "teardrop" effect, particularly conspicuous in the male.
The species, first identified in 1850, exhibits diurnal behaviour and marked sexual dimorphism. The red-bellied lemur has been studied extensively since the mid-1980s, primarily in Ranomafana National Park. This lemur species is designated as vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List, due to threats endangering habitats from slash-and-burn agriculture in Madagascar.
The various Malagasy names for the red-bellied lemur include tongo, tagona, halomena, kirioka, and soamiera. In the French scientific literature (Madagascar's second official language is French, due to prior colonisation by France), the species is called lémur à ventre rouge.
Being sexually dimorphic, the male of the species exhibits a medium-long, dense dorsal coat of intense chestnut brown. Ventrally, he is lighter and redder in hue, while his tail, muzzle and head are black. For... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-bellied Lemur in Ranomafana National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Mantadia National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Zoos & Centres Where Found
| # | Zoo / Centre | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Zoological Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 2 | Zoo Pilsen | 🇨🇿 Czechia | |
| 3 | Badoca Safari Park | 🇵🇹 Portugal | |
| 4 | Edinburgh Zoo | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 5 | Parken Zoo | 🇸🇪 Sweden | |
| 6 | Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 7 | Zoom di Cumiana | 🇮🇹 Italy | |
| 8 | Apenheul Primate Park | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | |
| 9 | Peak Wildlife Park | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 10 | Valencia Bioparc | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 11 | LemuriaLand | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Closest Relatives at Ranomafana National Park
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Red-bellied Lemur in Ranomafana National Park?
Likely
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Red-bellied Lemur sighting in Ranomafana National Park on a given day, based on 94 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 5th most-seen of the 14 mammals we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 90%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Red-bellied Lemur in Ranomafana National Park?
May, October and December
In those months about 70% of wildlife watchers report a Red-bellied Lemur in Ranomafana National Park on a given day, against about 10% in February and March, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Red-bellied Lemur?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Red-bellied Lemur sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Ranomafana National Park the best place to see a Red-bellied Lemur?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Red-bellied Lemur sightings, Ranomafana National Park has the highest daily chance: about 60%. Next come Mantadia National Park (Madagascar, about 40%).
Where does the Red-bellied Lemur sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-bellied Lemur is recorded against all the mammals logged in Ranomafana National Park (94 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
