Antafia Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur aeeclis) — Endangered Mammalia

Antafia Sportive Lemur

Lepilemur aeeclis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Lepilemuridae

About

The Antafia sportive lemur, or red-shouldered sportive lemur is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It has a total length of about 52 to 59 cm, of which 24–26 cm (9.4–10.2 in) are tail. The AEECL's sportive lemur is found in western Madagascar, living in dry deciduous forests.

Fun Fact

It is unusual in having a specific name based on an acronym.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in western Madagascar, living in dry deciduous forests.

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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