Ahmanson's sportive lemur

The Ahmanson Lemur ( Lepilemur ahmansoni ) is a living primate in Madagascar from the group of lemurs within the lemurs. The species was first described in 2006, the name honors Robert Ahmanson, whose foundation financed the exploration and protection of Malagasy primates.

Features

With a body length 19-21 cm, a tail length 23-24 centimeters and a density of 0.6 bis 0.8 kg including Ahmanson - lemurs of the smallest members of their species. Their fur is predominantly gray colored, the outer sides of the limbs are slightly reddish, and the tail is brown. The belly is gray and brighter towards the rear. The head is round and large eyes like all lemurs.

Dissemination and lifestyle

Ahmanson - lemurs inhabit the dry deciduous forests in western Madagascar. The first specimens were found in the region Tsiombikiob, but its exact area of ​​distribution is not yet known.

Likewise, little is known about the habits of these nocturnal primates. Like all lemurs, they usually stay on the trees, where they move vertically climbing and jumping. Sportive lemurs are herbivores, feeding on leaves, fruit, buds and other plant parts.

Endangering

Little is known also about the level of danger of these newly discovered species, the main threat is likely to represent the habitat destruction. The IUCN lists the species under "too little data available " ( data deficient ).