Sahamalaza Peninsula Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur sahamalaza) — Critically Endangered Mammalia

Sahamalaza Peninsula Sportive Lemur

Lepilemur sahamalaza

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Lepilemuridae

About

The Sahamalaza sportive lemur is a species of sportive lemur endemic to northern Madagascar.

Fun Fact

Individuals weigh 700–900 g (25–32 oz), with females being up to 200 g (7.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Sahamalaza Peninsula in northwestern Madagascar.

Diet

Diet consists of leaves, but it will also take fruit, flowers, sap, bark and small invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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