Ankarana Dwarf Lemur (Cheirogaleus shethi) — Endangered Mammalia

Ankarana Dwarf Lemur

Cheirogaleus shethi

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae

About

The Ankarana dwarf lemur or Sheth's dwarf lemur is a species of dwarf lemur, part of the C. medius group, known only from northern Madagascar. It has been found in two reserves as well as two protected areas. It was identified in 2014, but not formally described until 2016. It is endangered from habitat destruction due to daily resource extraction by local human populations.

Fun Fact

It has been found in two reserves (Ankarana Special Reserve and Analamerana Special Reserve) as well as two protected areas (Andrafiamena-Andavakoera and Loky-Manambato).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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