Hubbard weasel lemur
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The Hubbard Wieselmaki ( Lepilemur hubbardorum ) 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 the Theodore and Claire Hubbard family, who financially supported the research and conservation efforts of the Malagasy primates.
features
Like all weasel lemurs, Hubbard weasel lemurs are relatively small primates with a rounded head with large eyes and long, powerful hind legs. They reach a head body length of 22 to 24 centimeters, a tail length of around 24 centimeters and a weight of 0.8 to 1.1 kilograms, so they are among the larger species. Their fur is reddish-brown on the back, but becomes more reddish-gray towards the tail, the belly is pure white. Light hair on the neck results in a collar-like color. The face is gray-brown in color, the top of the head is more reddish.
Distribution and way of life
Hubbard weasel lemurs are so far only known from the Zombitse National Park in southwestern Madagascar, their range could extend between the Mangoky rivers in the north and Onilahy in the south. Their habitat are dry forests.
Little is known about the way of life. Like all weasel lemurs, they are nocturnal and sleep during the day in tree hollows or in thickets of plants. At night they look for food, ingesting leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and other parts of the plant. They move vertically on the trunks by climbing or jumping.
Danger
Due to the lack of clarity about the exact area of distribution, no information on the degree of risk can be given. 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) .
