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.

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.