White-footed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur leucopus
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Lepilemuridae
About
The white-footed sportive lemur, white-footed weasel lemur, or dry-bush weasel lemur is a species of lemur in the family Lepilemuridae, the sportive lemurs. It is similar in appearance to other lemurs in the family, with a grey back, a pale grey to white ventral side, and a light brown tail. It is a nocturnal animal that moves through the forest using a vertical clinging and leaping technique. It is endemic to Madagascar, inhabiting the southern subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss due to agriculture practices and charcoal production.
Fun Fact
It is similar in appearance to other lemurs in the family, with a grey back, a pale grey to white ventral side, and a light brown tail.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the southern Madagascar spiny thickets, which are dominated by spiny plants in the family Didiereaceae, and gallery forests.
Diet
Eats mainly leaves.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease