Seal weasel lemur
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The Seal-Wieselmaki ( Lepilemur seali ) 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 Ulysses Seal, an employee of the IUCN conservation organization .
features
Seal weasel lemurs, like all weasel lemurs, are relatively small primates with a rounded head with large eyes and strong hind legs. They reach a head body length of 26 to 28 centimeters, a tail length of 25 to 27 centimeters and a weight of 0.9 to 1.0 kilograms and thus belong to the larger representatives of their genus. The fur of these animals is brown or reddish brown, the underside is a little lighter. The face, hands and feet are gray, the dark brown tail contrasts with the body.
Distribution and way of life
Seal weasel lemurs are only known from a small area in northeastern Madagascar, the Anjanaharibe-Sud region. It is unclear how far their range extends south. Their habitat are primary and secondary rainforests.
Little is known about the way of life. They are nocturnal and sleep in tree hollows or plant thickets during the day. Like all weasel lemurs, they move in the trees by climbing and jumping vertically. The diet consists of various plant components such as leaves, fruits and buds.
Danger
Due to the uncertainty about the exact distribution area, no information can be given on the degree of endangerment of the seal weasel lemur. Habitat destruction and hunting could be the main threats of this species. The IUCN lists them 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 seali in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2009 Posted by: M. Hoffmann, 2008. Accessed on 5 November of 2009.