madagaskarin

Madagaskarin is a fictional genus of nocturnal primates created for speculative fiction and world-building inspired by Madagascar. It does not exist in the real world, and no scientific records recognize it outside creative works.

In the imagined taxonomy used by writers, Madagaskarin is placed in the order Primates, suborder Strepsirrhini, and family Lemuridae sensu lato, with at least two described species: Madagaskarin longsnout and Madagaskarin jewel. The genus is depicted as lemur-like but distinct from any real Madagascar species, incorporating a elongated snout, large forward-facing eyes, and a dense fur coat.

Description commonly attributed to Madagaskarin individuals includes a body length of 28 to 36 centimeters, a tail of 30 to 60 centimeters, and a weight around 0.8 to 1.5 kilograms. Fur color ranges from olive to brown, often with pale facial markings. They are portrayed as arboreal and nocturnal, relying on sharp vision and strong limbs for brachiation and leaping between trees. Vocalizations are described as soft trills and whirrs used within groups.

Habitat in fictional works is typically montane to humid forest, with preferred elevations of 800 to 1,800 meters. They are social, living in groups of 4 to 12, and have a diet dominated by fruit, nectar, and insects. Reproduction is usually seasonal, with a gestation near four months and typically one offspring per year.

Conservation status and threats are defined within the fiction, often citing deforestation and introduced predators as pressures. Outside of storytelling contexts, Madagaskarin has no ecological or conservation data. It frequently appears in role-playing guides, speculative atlases, and world-building handbooks as a representative example of imagined Madagascar biodiversity.