Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Ring-tailed Lemur vs Ruffed Lemur

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Ring-tailed Lemur

Ring-tailed Lemur

Lemur catta

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vs
Ruffed Lemur

Ruffed Lemur

Varecia variegata

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Size

Ring-tailed Lemur

Ring-tailed Lemur

0.46 m

Human

1.75 m

Ruffed Lemur

Ruffed Lemur

0.56 m

Ring-tailed LemurRuffed Lemur
Weight2.2–3.5 kg3.1–4.5 kg
Length39–46 cm51–56 cm
Lifespan16–25 yrs15–20 yrs
Gestation135 days102 days
Offspring1–2 2–6
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusEndangeredLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationSedentaryResident
HabitatForest, scrubland, SavannaRainforest, Forest
RegionsAfricaAfrica
FamilyLemuridaeLemuridae
OrderPrimatesPrimates