Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur ruficaudatus
Conservation Status
Critically EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Lepilemuridae
About
The red-tailed sportive lemur, or red-tailed weasel lemur, is native to Madagascar like all lemurs. It is a nocturnal species feeding largely on leaves, though they also eat some fruit. Individuals weigh around 800 g (1.8 lb), and there is little sexual dimorphism. In general they live in mated pairs, with a home range of about 10,000 square metres. Both members of the pair use the same home range, and there is little overlap between the home ranges of neighbouring pairs. Travel distances each night are between 100 m (330 ft) and 1 km (0.6 mi), making this a relatively inactive species. This species can be found in the Madagascar dry deciduous forests.
Fun Fact
It is a nocturnal species feeding largely on leaves, though they also eat some fruit.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the Madagascar dry deciduous forests.
Diet
Eat some fruit.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change