Hubbard's sportive lemur

Hubbard Lemur

The Hubbard Lemur ( Lepilemur hubbardorum ) is a living primate in Madagascar from the group of lemurs within the lemurs. The species was first described in 2006, the name honors the family Theodore and Claire Hubbard, who supported the research and preservation of the Malagasy primates measures financially.

Features

Hubbard lemurs, like all lemurs relatively small primate with a rounded head with large eyes and long, powerful hind legs. They reach a body length 22-24 cm, a tail length of about 24 centimeters and a weight of 0.8 to 1.1 kilograms, which are at the more larger species. Their fur is reddish-brown on the back, but towards the tail rather red-gray, the belly is pure white. Light hair on the neck causing a neck- band-like staining. The face is gray -brown, the top of the head is reddish.

Dissemination and lifestyle

Hubbard lemurs are only known from Zombitse National Park in south-western Madagascar, their range could extend between the rivers Mangoky in the north and in the south Onilahy. Their habitat is dry forests.

Little is known about the way of life. Like all lemurs are nocturnal and sleep during the day in tree hollows or among the lush vegetation. At night, they go looking for food, which they take leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and other plant parts to himself. They are moving perpendicular to the trunks climbing or jumping away.

Endangering

Due to the lack of clarity about the exact area of ​​distribution is also not possible to specify the degree of hazard. The IUCN lists the species under "too little data available " ( data deficient ).