Masoala fork-marked lemur

Masoala Gabelstreifenmaki ( Phaner Furcifer )

The Masoala Gabelstreifenmaki ( Phaner Furcifer ) is a primate of the group of lemurs. Until recently, all Gabelstreifenmakis were combined as a common way with the label Phaner furcifer today four species can be distinguished.

With a body length of up to 29 centimeters and a weight of up to 500 grams are Masoala Gabelstreifenmakis the greatest representatives of Gabelstreifenmakis. Their fur is colored brown to gray- brown and belly lighter. It is darker and longer than that of the other species. You have two conspicuous black stripes that run from the top of the head over the eyes and meet at the snout.

Masoala Gabelstreifenmakis live only on Madagascar. Their range includes the rain forests on the northeastern coast of the island and extends from the Masoala Peninsula in the north to the territory of the city of Toamasina. They occur in up to 1050 meters above sea level.

Little is known about their way of life. They should be like all the Gabelstreifenmakis nocturnal and primarily feed on tree sap, while the bark with their modified teeth - chew on - the forwardly projecting upper and lower incisors and the maxillary canines and premolars extended.

Regional, the destruction of their habitat a threat to the species represents total but it is widespread and, according IUCN not an endangered species.