Seal's Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur seali
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Primates · Lepilemuridae
About
Seal's sportive lemur, or the Anjanaharibe-Sud sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. Previous to a 2006 genetic analysis showing the species to be distinct, it was thought to be a population of weasel sportive lemur. Like all members of its genus, it is nocturnal and largely folivorous. It is threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and climate change.
Fun Fact
Previous to a 2006 genetic analysis showing the species to be distinct, it was thought to be a population of weasel sportive lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in northeastern Madagascar, where it is known at least as far south as the Fananehana River and no farther north than the Bernarivo River.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change