ruffed lemur

Noun

 * 1) Any of several nocturnal lemurs of the genus, from Madagascar that have white ruffs around the face.

Usage notes
Prior to 2001, V. rubra was regarded as a subspecies of V. variegata, so that the term ruffed lemur was used synonymously with the latter. Since then, three subspecies of V. variegata have been identified. Both species are critically endangered (2008 Red List assessment).

Derived terms

 * black-and-white ruffed lemur