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Sportive Lemur
The sportive lemurs are the medium-sized primates that make up the family Lepilemuridae. The family consists of only one extant genus, ''Lepilemur''. They are closely related to the other lemurs and exclusively live on the island of Madagascar. For a time, this family was named Megaladapidae, but the current name was given precedence since the extinct genus '' Megaladapis'' was removed from the family. Etymology French zoologist Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire first described the genus ''Lepilemur'' in 1851, prefixing the existing genus ''Lemur'' with the Latin ''lepidus'' ("pleasant" or "pretty"). However, it was erroneously spelled—a mistake later authors unsuccessfully attempted to correct to ''Lepidolemur''. Members of the monogeneric family Lepilemuridae are referred to as either sportive or weasel lemurs. "Sportive lemur", which is more commonly used, was coined by Henry Ogg Forbes in 1894. Though he did not explain the name choice, he did mention the agility of ''Lepile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hubbard's Sportive Lemur
Hubbard's sportive lemur (''Lepilemur hubbardorum''), or the Zombitse sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It has total length of about , of which are tail. Hubbard's sportive lemur is found north of the Onilahy River and south of the Mangoky River in Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park in southwestern Madagascar, living in dry transitional forests. The species listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Founded in 1948, IUCN has become the global authority on the stat ... (IUCN) and is threatened by habitat loss and degradation, forest fires, and unsustainable levels of hunting. Hubbard's sportive lemur was described as a new species in 2006 when mitochondrial DNA sequencing showed it was significantly different from the red-tailed sportive lemur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (; 16 December 1805 – 10 November 1861) was a French zoologist and an authority on deviation from normal structure. In 1854 he coined the term ''éthologie'' (ethology). Biography He was born in Paris, the son of Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire. In his earlier years he showed an aptitude for mathematics, but eventually he devoted himself to the study of natural history and of medicine, and in 1824 he was appointed assistant naturalist to his father. In 1829 he delivered for his father the second part of a course of lectures on ornithology, and during the following three years he taught zoology at the ''Athénée'', and teratology at the ''École pratique''. He was elected a member of the French Academy of Sciences in 1833, was in 1837 appointed to act as deputy for his father at the faculty of sciences in Paris. During the following year he was sent to Bordeaux to organize a similar faculty there. He became successively; inspector of the ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betsileo Sportive Lemur
The Betsileo sportive lemur (''Lepilemur betsileo'') is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. Like all members of its genus, it is nocturnal and largely folivorous. It is threatened by habitat loss. Taxonomy and phylogenetics The Betsileo sportive lemur was described in 2006 based on genetic samples and morphometrics collected in 2000 and 2004. The specific epithet ''betsileo'' is in reference to the Betsileo people. Genetic analyses show that the Betsileo sportive lemur is a sister species to James' sportive lemur. Description The Betsileo sportive lemur is predominantly grayish to reddish-brown, with the back darker than the underside. The tail is black, contrasting sharply with the rest of the body. The lower face below the mouth is white, while the rest of the face is gray. The fur in the ear auricle is light and bordered by dark hairs along the outer edge. The species is relatively large. The head-body length measures 25 cm and the tail length is 28 cm, which com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petter's Sportive Lemur
Petter's sportive lemur (''Lepilemur petteri'') is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is one of 26 species in the genus Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ... Lepilemur. It is one of the smaller sportive lemurs with a total length of about , of which are tail. Petter's sportive lemur is found in southwestern Madagascar, living in dry spiny forests and some gallery forests. References Sportive lemurs Mammals described in 2006 Taxa named by Edward E. Louis Jr. {{lemur-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otto's Sportive Lemur
Otto's sportive lemur (''Lepilemur otto''), or the Ambodimahabibo sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. Like all members of the genus Lepilemur, it is solitary, nocturnal and largely folivorous. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting. Taxonomy and phylogenetics Otto's sportive lemur was described in 2007 from tissue samples, hair samples and morphometrics collected from live individuals in 2004. The species was recognized as new to science based primarily through genetic evidence. The specific epithet ''otto'' honors Michael Otto for his monetary donations to lemur research and conservation. Genetic analyses show Otto's sportive lemur to be the outgroup to a clade containing Grewcock's sportive lemur and Milne-Edwards' sportive lemur. Description Otto's sportive lemur has a grey-brown back and a grey to creamy underside. A dark stripe runs from the uper skull down the spine and ending before the tail. The tail varies from grey-brown to deep brown, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mittermeier's Sportive Lemur
Mittermeier's sportive lemur (''Lepilemur mittermeieri'') is a sportive lemur endemic to the Ampasindava Peninsula in Madagascar Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's List of islands by area, f .... References Sportive lemurs Mammals described in 2006 {{lemur-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daraina Sportive Lemur
The Daraina sportive lemur (''Lepilemur milanoii'') is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's List of islands by area, f .... It is a relatively small sportive lemur with a total length of about , of which are tail. L. milanoii is found in northern Madagascar, living in dry deciduous, gallery, and semi-evergreen forests. Its known distribution range covers the Loky-Manambato region and the species has surprisingly also been reported to occur in sympatry with ''L. ankaranensis'' in the Andrafiamena protected area, both areas being managed by the NGO Fanamby. Daraina sportive lemur has been reported to occur at high densities in the forest fragments of Solaniampilana and Bekaraoka.Meyler SV, Salmona J, Ibouroi MT, Besolo A, Rasolondraibe E, Radespiel U, Rab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small-toothed Sportive Lemur
The small-toothed sportive lemur (''Lepilemur microdon''), or small-toothed weasel lemur, is a primate species in the Family (biology), family Lepilemuridae that—like all extant lemurs—is endemic to Madagascar. The species lives in dense rainforest in southeastern Madagascar, and can be found in Ranomafana National Park, Ranomafana and Andringitra National Parks. Described in 1894, it was considered either a subspecies or Synonym (taxonomy), taxonomic synonym of the weasel sportive lemur (''Lepilemur mustelinus'') throughout most of the 20th century. Phylogenetics, Phylogenetic studies not only support its species status, but also suggest that it is the only eastern Malagasy sportive lemur that is more closely related to western than to other eastern species. According to the original description, some of its teeth are smaller than those in other sportive lemurs. It is relatively large for a sportive lemur, and is difficult to visually distinguish from the weasel sportive lemu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-footed Sportive Lemur
The white-footed sportive lemur, white-footed weasel lemur, or dry-bush weasel lemur (''Lepilemur leucopus'') is a species of lemur in the family Lepilemuridae, the sportive lemurs. It is similar in appearance to other lemurs in the family, with a grey back, a pale grey to white ventral side, and a light brown tail. It is a nocturnal animal that moves through the forest using a vertical clinging and leaping technique. It is endemic to Madagascar, inhabiting the southern subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss due to agriculture practices and charcoal production. Behaviour Diet This sportive lemur eats mainly leaves. During the dry season around Berenty, it may depend entirely on the leaves and flowers of '' Alluaudia'' species. This lemur is coprophagous, consuming and redigesting its feces to further breakdown of the cellulose contained in it. Social systems The basic social unit of this species is a mother and her offspring. Males live in solid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James' Sportive Lemur
James' sportive lemur (''Lepilemur jamesi''), or the Manombo sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. Like all members of its genus, it is nocturnal and largely folivorous. It is threatened by habitat loss and unsustainable hunting. Taxonomy and phylogenetics James' sportive lemur was described in 2006 based on genetic samples and morphometrics collected in 2000 as ''Lepilemur jamesi''. The name was presumed to be incorrectly formed and was corrected in 2009 to ''Lepilemur jamesorum.'' However, this change was deemed to be an unjustified emendation. The specific epithet ''jamesi'' honors Larry, Jeanette and Barry James for their support of Malagasy graduate students. Genetic analyses show that James' sportive lemur is a sister species to the Betsileo sportive lemur. Description James' sportive lemur possesses short, smooth fur, which is generally brown on the back and lighter grayish brown on the belly and underside of the extremities. The tail is brown cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holland's Sportive Lemur
Holland's sportive lemur (''Lepilemur hollandorum''), or the Mananara-Nord sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur that is endemic to Madagascar. It is one of 26 species in the genus Lepilemur. This lemur is found specifically in the Mananara-Nord Biosphere Reserve, but the limits of its habitat have yet to be determined. It lives in primary and secondary rainforests. Holland's sportive lemur was described in 2009. Description This species of sportive lemur weighs . It is closest in weight to the weasel sportive lemur. The pelage on the head, along the shoulders down to the mid back is mottled reddish-gray. The color of its coat then becomes a lighter grayish-brown down to the pygal region of the tail The tail is the elongated section at the rear end of a bilaterian animal's body; in general, the term refers to a distinct, flexible appendage extending backwards from the midline of the torso. In vertebrate animals that evolution, evolved to los .... References Sportive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grewcock's Sportive Lemur
Grewcock's sportive lemur (''Lepilemur grewcockorum''), or the Anjiamangirana sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is a medium-sized sportive lemurs with a total length of about , of which are tail. Grewcock's sportive lemur is found in northwestern Madagascar, living in dry deciduous forests. Originally named ''L. grewcocki'', the name was found to be incorrectly formed and was corrected to ''L. grewcockorum'' in 2009. It was also found to be synonymous with the Manasamody sportive lemur (''Lepilemur manasamody''), known for its primarily grey-brown coloration and known only from Ambongabe and Anjiamangirana I (between the Sofia River The Sofia is a river of northwestern Madagascar. It flows through the Sofia Region. The source is at the Tsaratanana Massif at an altitude of 1784 metres. It has a length of . Its mouth is in the Indian Ocean in the Boriziny-Vaovao District (Por ... in the south and the Maevarano River in the north). The decision ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
