Daraina sportive lemur

The Daraina sportive lemur (Lepilemur milanoii) is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is a relatively small sportive lemur with a total length of about 49 to 56 cm (19 to 22 in), of which 24–27 cm (9.4–10.6 in) are tail.[4]

Daraina sportive lemur
CITES Appendix I (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Suborder: Strepsirrhini
Family: Lepilemuridae
Genus: Lepilemur
Species:
L. milanoii
Binomial name
Lepilemur milanoii
Louis et al., 2006[3]
Distribution of L. milanoii[1]

L. milanoii is found in northern Madagascar, living in dry deciduous, gallery and semi-evergreen forests.[4] Its known distribution range covers the Loky-Manambato region and the species has surprisingly also been reported to occur in sympatry with L. Ankaranensis in the Andrafiamena protected area,[3] both areas being managed by the NGO Fanamby. Daraina sportive lemur has been reported to occur at high densities in the forest fragments of Solaniampilana and Bekaraoka.[5]

References
  1. Louis, E.E., Bailey, C.A., Sefczek, T.M., Raharivololona, B., Schwitzer, C., Ratsimbazafy, J., Wilmet, L. & Salmona, J. (2020). "Lepilemur milanoii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T136609A115583605. Retrieved 20 July 2020.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  2. "Checklist of CITES Species". CITES. UNEP-WCMC. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  3. Louis Jr., E.E.; Engberg, S.E.; Lei, R.; Geng, H.; Sommer, J.A.; Ramaromilanto, R.; Randriamanana, J.C.; Zaonarivelo, J.R.; Andriantompohavana, R.; Randria, G.; Prosper; Ramaromilanto, B.; Rakotoarisoa, G.; Rooney, A.; Brenneman, R.A. (2006). "Molecular and morphological analyses of the sportive lemurs (Family Megaladapidae: Genus Lepilemur) reveals 11 previously unrecognized species" (PDF). Texas Tech University Special Publications (49): 1–49.
  4. Garbutt, Nick (2007). Mammals of Madagascar, A Complete Guide. p. 122.
  5. Meyler SV, Salmona J, Ibouroi MT, Besolo A, Rasolondraibe E, Radespiel U, Rabarivola C, Chikhi L (2012) Density estimates of two endangered nocturnal lemur species from Northern Madagascar: new results and a comparison of commonly used methods. American Journal of Primatology 74:414–422


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