Von der Decken's sifaka
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Propithecus deckenii

Von der Decken's sifaka (Propithecus deckenii ) is a sifaka endemic to Madagascar. It has a length of 92 to 107 centimeters, of which 42-48 centimeters are tail. Von der Decken's Sifaka lives in western Madagascar. It lives in dry deciduous forest.

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Its pelage is usually creamy white, with tinges of yellow-gold, silver grey or pale brown on the neck, shoulders, back and limbs. The face is entirely black. Group size is between 2 and 10 individuals, with groups of 3 to 6 most common.

The IUCN lists its status as critically endangered, and it is listed in CITES Appendix I.

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References

1. Von der Decken's sifaka Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_der_Decken's_sifaka
2. Von der Decken's sifaka on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/18357/115572684

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