Lemuridae

Synonyms

Hapalemur

Hapalemurs

Lepilemur

Lepilemurs

Varecia

Varecias

A family of the order PRIMATES, suborder Strepsirhini (PROSIMII), containing four genera which inhabit Madagascar and the Comoro Island. Most of the lemurs prefer wooded areas. The four genera are Hapalemur, LEMUR, Lepilemur, and Varecia.