Hawk weasel lemur

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Hawk weasel lemur
Nosy Be sportive lemur (Lepilemur tymerlachsoni) .jpg

Hawk weasel lemur ( Lepilemur tymerlachsoni )

Systematics
Order : Primates (Primates)
Subordination : Wet-nose primates (Strepsirrhini)
Partial order : Lemurs (Lemuriformes)
Family : Weasel lemurs (Lepilemuridae)
Genre : Weasel lemurs ( Lepilemur )
Type : Hawk weasel lemur
Scientific name
Lepilemur tymerlachsoni
Louis et al. , 2006

The Hawk Wieselmaki ( Lepilemur tymerlachsoni ) 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 Howard and Rhonda Hawk, who supported the research and conservation efforts of the Malagasy primates.

features

Hawk lemurs are medium-sized representatives of their genus. They reach a head body length of 22 to 24 centimeters, plus a 23 to 27 centimeter long tail. The weight is 0.8 to 1.0 kilograms. Their fur is gray-brown on the back and light gray on the belly. The upper part of the back, upper arms and thighs may have a slight reddish cast. The round head has a gray face, the eyes are relatively large, as with all weasel lemurs.

distribution and habitat

Hawk weasel lemurs are only found on the island of Nosy Be , which is located off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Their habitat are rainforests, but they can also occur on plantations.

The systematics of the weasel lemurs of north-west Madagascar is controversial, it is possible that the Hawk weasel lemur must be combined with a population living on the mainland to form one species.

Way of life

Hawk weasel lemurs are nocturnal and mostly stay in the trees. During the day they sleep in tree hollows or in the dense vegetation in order to go foraging at night. Their diet consists primarily of leaves, but they also eat fruits and flowers.

Danger

There is no information about the degree of endangerment of this species, but the Lokobe Nature Park is a protected area on the island. The IUCN lists the species under “too little data available” ( data deficient ).

literature

  • Nick Garbutt: Mammals of Madagascar. A Complete Guide. Yale University Press, New Haven CT et al. 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4 .
  • Edward E. Louis Jr. et al .: Molecular and morphological analyzes of the sportive lemurs (Family Megaladapidae: Genus "Lepilemur") reveals 11 previously unrecognized species. In: Texas Tech University Special Publications. 49, 2006, ISSN  0149-1768 , pp. 1-49, online (PDF; 4.34 MB) .

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