Ahmanson weasel lemur
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The Ahmanson-Wieselmaki ( Lepilemur ahmansoni ) is an on Madagascar living primate species from the group of lemurs within the lemurs . The species was first described in 2006 , the name honors Robert Ahmanson, whose foundation co-finances the research and protection of Malagasy primates.
features
With a head body length of 19 to 21 centimeters, a tail length of 23 to 24 centimeters and a weight of 0.6 to 0.8 kilograms, Ahmanson weasel lemurs are among the smallest representatives of their genus. Their fur is predominantly gray in color, the outside of the limbs is slightly reddish, and the tail is also reddish brown. The belly is gray and becomes lighter towards the back. The head is rounded and the eyes, like all weasel lemurs, are large.
Distribution and way of life
Ahmanson weasel lemurs inhabit the dry deciduous forests in western Madagascar. The first specimens were found in the Tsiombikiob region, but their exact range is not yet known.
Little is known about the way of life of these nocturnal primates. Like all weasel lemurs, they usually stay in the trees, where they move vertically climbing and jumping. Weasel lemurs are herbivores that feed on leaves, fruits, buds and other parts of plants.
Danger
Little is known about the endangerment level of this newly discovered species; the main threat is likely to be habitat destruction. The IUCN lists the species under “too little data available” ( data deficient ).
literature
- Edward E. Louis Jr. ua: Molecular and morphological analyzes of the sportive lemurs (Family Megaladapidae: Genus Lepilemur ) reveals 11 previously unrecognized species. (PDF; 4.5 MB) In: Texas Tech University Special Publications. No. 49, 2006, pp. 1-49.
- Nick Garbutt: Mammals of Madagascar. A Complete Guide. Yale University Press, New Haven 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4 .
Web links
- Lepilemur ahmansonorum in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2009 Posted by: M. Hoffmann, 2008. Accessed on 5 November of 2009.