Some species are priorities in our work because of their ecological importance or their vulnerability. We collaborate with communities to study them, protect them, and restore their habitats.

Grandidier's baobab

  • Scientific name: Adansonia grandidieri
  • Malagasy Name: Renala
  • Conservation Status: Endangered (EN)

Grandidier’s baobab is one of Madagascar’s most iconic trees, known for its towering trunk and broad crown. Endemic to the island’s dry forests, this species plays a vital role in its ecosystem by providing food and shelter for wildlife, while also holding cultural significance for local communities. Its survival is threatened by habitat loss.

Suarez baobab

  • Scientific name: Adansonia suarezensis
  • Malagasy Name: Bozy
  • Conservation Status: Endangered (EN)

The Suarez baobab is a majestic and rare tree species native to northern Madagascar. With its massive trunk and distinctive silhouette, it supports biodiversity and serves as a critical resource for many species. It faces high risk due to land conversion and deforestation.

Baobab Adansonia Perrieri

  • Scientific name: Adansonia perrieri
  • Malagasy Name: Bozibe
  • Conservation Status: Critically Endangered (CR)

Critically endangered, Adansonia perrieri is one of the most threatened baobab species. This unique tree is essential for the health of Madagascar’s dry forest ecosystems, providing habitat and sustenance to many organisms. Protecting it helps maintain ecological balance and biodiversity.

Golden mantella

  • Scientific name: Mantella aurantiaca
  • Malagasy Name: Sahona mena
  • Conservation Status: Endangered (EN)

The golden mantella is a small, vividly colored frog found only in Madagascar. Its bright orange color makes it unmistakable, and it plays an important role in insect control within its forest habitat. This species is endangered due to habitat loss.

Tarzan’s chameleon

  • Scientific name: Calumma tarzan
  • Malagasy Name: Tanalahin’Andasimeloka
  • Conservation Status: Endangered (EN)

This striking chameleon species, named after the fictional jungle hero, is known for its beautiful coloration and unique appearance. Found in limited forest areas, it is highly vulnerable to habitat degradation and fragmentation.

Pronk's day gecko

  • Scientific name: Phelsuma pronki
  • Malagasy Name: Katsatsaka mavo loha
  • Conservation Status: Endangered (EN)

Pronk’s day gecko is a colorful reptile that inhabits forest fragments in Madagascar. Active during the day, it plays a role in insect population control and pollination. Its survival is threatened by ongoing habitat destruction.

Pinstripe Damba

  • Scientific name: Paretroplus menarambo
  • Malagasy Name: Damba menarambo
  • Conservation Status: Critically Endangered (CR)

This critically endangered freshwater fish is unique to Madagascar’s river systems. Highly sensitive to changes in water quality and habitat, the Pinstripe Damba is a symbol of freshwater biodiversity conservation.

Indri

  • Scientific name: Indri indri
  • Malagasy Name: Babakoto
  • Conservation Status: Critically Endangered (CR)

The Indri is the largest living lemur and one of Madagascar’s most charismatic species. Known for its haunting, melodic calls echoing through the forest, the Indri plays a key role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration. It is critically endangered due to habitat fragmentation.

Diademed sifaka

  • Scientific name: Propithecus diadema
  • Malagasy Name: Simpona
  • Conservation Status: Critically Endangered (CR)

The diademed sifaka is a spectacular lemur with striking fur patterns. As an agile forest dweller, it helps propagate many native plant species. It faces critical threats from logging and habitat loss.

Blind stone skink

  • Scientific name: Paracontias minimus
  • Malagasy Name: Andronon’Ampombofofo
  • Conservation Status: Critically Endangered (CR)

This elusive, small skink lives hidden within leaf litter and soil in Madagascar’s forests. Its survival relies on intact forest floors, making it extremely vulnerable to land degradation and deforestation.

Madagascan flying fox

  • Scientific name: Pteropus rufus
  • Malagasy Name: Fanihy
  • Conservation Status: Endangered (EN)

The Madagascan flying fox is a large fruit bat crucial for seed dispersal and pollination across Madagascar’s forests. It supports forest health and regeneration, but is endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.