🌿Native Nature

Ankarana Sportive Lemur

Lepilemur ankaranensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Lepilemuridae ›Genus: Lepilemur

About

The Ankarana sportive lemur (Lepilemur ankaranensis), or Ankarana weasel lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is one of the smaller sportive lemurs with a total length of about 53 centimeters, including 25 centimeters of tail. Average body weight is approximately 750 grams. The Ankarana sportive lemur is found in northern Madagascar, living in dry lowland forests in Ankarana, Andrafiamena and Analamerana, and in moist montane forest of Montagne d'Ambre.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ankarana Sportive Lemur?
The scientific name of Ankarana Sportive Lemur is Lepilemur ankaranensis.
What is the conservation status of Ankarana Sportive Lemur?
The Ankarana Sportive Lemur has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Ankarana Sportive Lemur belong to?
Ankarana Sportive Lemur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ankarana Sportive Lemur belong to?
Ankarana Sportive Lemur belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ankarana Sportive Lemur belong to?
Ankarana Sportive Lemur belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Ankarana Sportive Lemur belong to?
Ankarana Sportive Lemur belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Ankarana Sportive Lemur belong to?
Ankarana Sportive Lemur belongs to the family Lepilemuridae.
What genus does Ankarana Sportive Lemur belong to?
Ankarana Sportive Lemur belongs to the genus Lepilemur.