Original description:
Hapalemur simus Gray, 1871, Cat. Monkeys, Lemurs, Fruit-eating Bats Brit. Mus., p.133.
Synonyms:
Hapalemur gallieni Standing, 1905
Common names:
Broad-nosed Gentle Lemur [English]
Broad-nosed Bamboo Lemur [English]
Greater Bamboo Lemur [English]
Grand Hapalémur [French]
Breitschnauzen-Halbmaki [German]
Grosser Halbmaki [German]
Breedsnuithalfmaki [Dutch]
Bandro [Dutch]
Varibolo [Malagasy]
Tan-tang [Malagasy] (Maroantsetra)