Weasel sportive lemur

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Weasel sportive lemur
Illustration published in 1868
CITES Appendix I (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Suborder: Strepsirrhini
Family: Lepilemuridae
Genus: Lepilemur
Species:
L. mustelinus
Binomial name
Lepilemur mustelinus
Distribution of L. mustelinus
Synonyms
  • caniceps Peters, 1875

The weasel sportive lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus), also known as the greater sportive lemur, weasel lemur, or greater weasel lemur, is a species of lemur native to northeastern Madagascar. Its habitat includes rainforests and tropical rainforests. Its dorsal side is a reddish-brown colour, and greyish brown ventrally. Its colour darkens towards the tip of its tail. Individuals weigh from 0.8 to 1.2 kg (1.8 to 2.6 lb) It has long, soft fur. Its body length is approximately 22–30 cm (8.7–11.8 in) and a tail length of 23–27 cm (9.1–10.6 in).[4]

The weasel sportive lemur is predominantly a

nocturnal.[5]

References

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  2. ^ "Lepilemur". CITES. Checklist of CITES species. UNEP-WCMC. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
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  4. ^ Ramaromilanto, B.; Lei, R.; Engberg, S.E.; Johnson, S.E.; Sitzmann, B.D.; Louis, E.E. Jr. (2009). "Sportive lemur diversity at Mananara-Nord Biosphere Reserve, Madagascar" (PDF). Occasional Papers. 286. Museum of Texas Tech University: 1–22.
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  5. ^ "Lepilemur mustelinus". Animal Diversity Web (animaldiversity.org).
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