Nosy Be Sportive Lemur

Lepilemur tymerlachsoni

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Lepilemuridae

About

Hawks' sportive lemur, also known as the Nosy Be sportive lemur or Nosy Be weasel lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. Like all members of its genus, it is solitary, nocturnal and largely folivorous. It is threatened by habitat loss and unsustainable hunting.

Fun Fact

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

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Nosy Be island, Madagascar, where it is only known from Lokobe National Park and adjacent degraded forest.

Diet

To be updated

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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