Daraina weasel lemur
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The Daraina-Wieselmaki ( Lepilemur milanoii ) is an on Madagascar living primate species from the group of lemurs within the lemurs . The species was first described in 2006 .
features
Daraina weasel lemurs are among the smallest weasel lemurs, they reach a head body length of 20 to 23 centimeters and a tail length of 25 to 27 centimeters. The weight is about 0.6 to 0.8 kilograms. Their fur is reddish-brown on the back and white-gray on the belly. The limbs are also gray, only the top of the thighs is reddish. The hind legs are long and strong as an adaptation to the jumping way of life. The head is reddish-brown, while the face is gray, which creates a mask-like impression.
distribution and habitat
Daraina weasel lemurs inhabit a small area in northeastern Madagascar in the Daraina area. The exact extent of their distribution area is unclear. They inhabit both deciduous and evergreen forests.
Little is known about their way of life. They are nocturnal and, like all weasel lemurs, should sleep in tree hollows or in dense vegetation during the day. At night they look for food, climbing or jumping vertically on the trunks. Weasel lemurs eat leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and other parts of plants.
Danger
It is not possible to provide precise information on the degree of endangerment, as the exact distribution area of the Daraina weasel lemurs is not known. The IUCN lists the species under “too little data available” ( data deficient ).
literature
- 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), pp. 1-49. PDF
- Nick Garbutt: Mammals of Madagascar. A Complete Guide. Yale University Press, New Haven & London 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4