Ecologically Enigmatic Lemurs: The Sifakas of the Eastern Forests (Propithecus candidus, P. diadema, P. edwardsi, P. perrieri, and P. tattersalli)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to inform discussions among CEC staff, other state agency staff, non-governmental representatives, representatives of academia and other stakeholders regarding the state of the research on ecological impacts and adaptation in California. In particular, this discussion paper will identify gaps in our understanding and recommendations for future research initiatives with the end goal of supporting informed and systematic planning for climate change. Note that this paper is not intended as a research proposal and should not include recommendations regarding specific researcher projects.