🌿Native Nature

Petter's Sportive Lemur

Lepilemur petteri

Taxonomy

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

About

Petter's sportive lemur (Lepilemur petteri) is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is one of 26 species in the genus Lepilemur. It is one of the smaller sportive lemurs with a total length of about 49 to 54 centimeters, of which 22-25 centimeters are tail. Petter's sportive lemur is found in southwestern Madagascar, living in dry spiny forests and some gallery forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

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