The black lemur (Eulemur macaco), like all lemurs, is endemic to Madagascar. The black lemur lives in moist forests in northwest Madagascar. The black lemur is between 90 and 110 cm in length, of which 51-65 cm are tail. Weight typically ranges between 1.8 and 2.0 kg. The black lemur displays sexual dimorphism in coloration. Males have black or dark chocolate fur, while females' fur is of a lighter brown color, generally medium brown, chestnut brown or even orange-brown. Males have large black ear tufts, while females have large white ear tufts.