Eulemur

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<div class="tree_txt_unlinked"><p><em>Eulemur</em>,
is a genus containing several medium-sized (1-4 kg) lemurs that are
found throughout Madagascar. Several species are recognized including: <em>E. albifrons</em> (white-fronted lemur), <em>E. albocollaris</em> (white-collared lemur), <em>E. collaris</em> (red-collared lemur), <em>E. coronatus</em> (crowned lemur), <em>E. fulvus</em> (brown lemur), <em>E. macaco</em> (black lemur), <em>E. mongoz</em> (mongoose lemur), <em>E. rubriventer</em> (red-bellied lemur), <em>E. rufus</em> (red-fronted lemur), and <em>E. sanfordi</em> (Sanford's lemur). They all share a 2.1.3.3. dental formula and have a free tympanic ring. Most members of <em>Eulemur</em> move about by quadrupedal walking, running, and some leaping.</p>
<p><strong>Citations</strong>: Fleagle 1999</p>
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