Rusty-gray Lesser Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur meridionalis) — Vulnerable Mammalia

Rusty-gray Lesser Bamboo Lemur

Hapalemur meridionalis

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Lemuridae

About

The southern lesser bamboo lemur, also known as the southern bamboo lemur, rusty-gray lesser bamboo lemur, and southern gentle lemur, is a species of bamboo lemur endemic to southern Madagascar.

Fun Fact

it has sporadic and random intervals of activity during the day or night) and inhabits subtropical moist lowland and montane forests up to 1,600 m (5,200 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in south-eastern Madagascar from the Mananara River south to Andohahela and up to an altitude of 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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