[4] It is a species of lemur belonging to the Indriidae family, it is of comparable size to the Golden-crowned sifaka and up to a meter in length, of which 47-57 centimeters are tail.

It is threatened by habitat destruction caused by human activities[5][6] and is currently classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

[6][5] The crowned sifaka is found in the mangroves and dry deciduous[7] and riparian forests of northwest Madagascar.

Depending on season, it feeds on young or mature leaves, ripe and unripe fruits and great quantities of flowers.

Reproduction in the crowned sifaka has rarely been observed, and what little is known about it has been documented in the captive population at the Paris Zoological Park.

[7] The very restricted range and fragmented populations of the crowned sifaka are major concerns for the continuation of this species.

[2] Additionally, the crowned sifaka population is expected to decline by another 32% in the nearby future due to habitat fragmentation and the resulting time-lagged effect.

[4] Some of the larger populations are found in protected areas, however much of its range remain relatively unexplored as they are labeled as politically “dangerous” zones.

[6] Conservation measures should be enforced in these area if we want to preserve the color variations of P. coronatus and be able to study it more closely to get a better understanding of how these varying fur pigmentations occur.

[12] However, in order to establish effective conservation measures, a greater participation of locals would be required, along with gaining more knowledge about the species, and a need to focus on ensuring that the rest of available suitable habitats are protected along with an intent to reconnect forest fragments.