Wright weasel lemur
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The Wright-Wieselmaki ( Lepilemur wrighti or L. wrightae ) 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 conservationist Patricia Wright.
features
Wright lemurs are among the larger representatives of their genus with a head body length of 22 to 28 centimeters, a tail length of 24 to 27 centimeters and a weight of around 0.95 kilograms. Their fur is red-brown to gray-brown on the back and light gray on the belly. So far, they are the only weasel lemurs in which the sexes are differently colored: the head of the female is gray and contrasts clearly with the body. The head of the male is reddish brown and does not stand out clearly from the trunk. In both sexes, the ears are only sparsely covered with hair and are lighter than the head.
Distribution and way of life
So far, Wright's weasel lemurs are only known from the Kalambatritra reserve in southeastern Madagascar. Its exact range is unclear, it could be west of the Mananara River and north of the Mandrare. Their habitat are tropical rainforests .
Little is known about the way of life of these primates. Like all weasel lemurs, they are nocturnal and move vertically by climbing or jumping. Your diet should consist of leaves, fruits and flowers.
The population density of Wright weasel lemurs is higher than that of all other weasel lemurs. This could be due to the fact that there are no woolly lemurs and no sifakas in their area of distribution .
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
- 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 CT 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4 .