Fleurete's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur fleuretae) — Endangered Mammalia

Fleurete's Sportive Lemur

Lepilemur fleuretae

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Lepilemuridae

About

Fleurette's sportive lemur, or the Andohahela sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. Like all members of its genus, it is nocturnal, and largely folivorous. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Fun Fact

Like all members of its genus, it is nocturnal, and largely folivorous.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in extreme southeastern Madagascar, where it is known from Andohahela National Park, Tsitongambarika Protected Area, and some surrounding forest patches.

Diet

Diet consists of leaves, and the remaining 35% consists of fruit and flowers.

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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