James weasel lemur
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The James' sportive lemur ( Lepilemur jamesi ) is an on Madagascar living primate from the group of lemurs within the lemurs . The species was first described in 2006 , the name honoring a James family who financially supported the research and conservation of the Malagasy primates.
features
James weasel lemurs reach a body length of 24 to 26 centimeters, plus a 28 to 31 centimeter long tail. Their weight is around 0.8 kilograms, so they belong to the medium-sized weasel lemurs. Their fur is predominantly brown in color, with the underside being lighter. A dark eel line runs along the back , the brown tail becomes black towards the tip. The head is rounded, from the ears to the throat a white-gray, mask-like pattern extends. As with all weasel lemurs, the eyes are relatively large.
Distribution and way of life
James weasel lemurs are only known from a small area in south-eastern Madagascar, the Manombo reserve. Their range could extend between the Manampatrana and Mananara rivers, but this is not exactly known. Their habitat are tropical rainforests .
Little is known about the way of life of this newly discovered species. They are nocturnal tree dwellers and usually move vertically on the trunks by climbing or jumping. As with all weasel lemurs, the diet should consist of leaves, fruits, buds and other parts of the plant.
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. ua: 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) .