About Lepilemur ankaranensis Rumpler & Albignac, 1975
Nomenclature
The Ankarana sportive lemur, whose scientific name is Lepilemur ankaranensis, is also known as the Ankarana weasel lemur. It is a species of sportive lemur that is endemic to Madagascar.
Species Size Relative To Congeners
It is one of the smaller sportive lemur species.
Length Measurements
Its total length is approximately 53 cm (21 in), 25 cm (9.8 in) of which is the tail.
Average Weight
The species has an average body weight of about 750 grams, or 1.65 lb.
Geographic Range
This lemur lives in northern Madagascar.
Habitat Types And Locations
Its habitats include dry lowland forests located in Ankarana, Andrafiamena, and Analamerana, as well as the moist montane forest of Montagne d'Ambre.
