Lepilemur scottorum Lei et al., 2008

Scientific name:

Lepilemur scottorum

Scientist name:

Lei et al., 2008

Malagasy:

Hataka, Trangalava, Kotrika, Fitiliky, Kotriana

English:

Masoala Sportive Lemur

German:

Scott’s Wieselmaki

Other english:

Scott’s Sportive Lemur

French:

Lépilémur de Masoala, Lépilémur de Scott

Family:

LEPILEMURIDAE Gray, 1870

Taxa:

Lepilemur

Species

Identification

Lepilemur scottorum is a medium-sized sportive lemur with a head-body length of 25–28 cm, a tail length of 25–29 cm, a total length of 57–64 cm, and a body weight of around 880 g (Lei et al., 2008). The fur is long and thick, being uniformly reddish-brown above and below with the exception of a diffuse black stripe that extends midline along the dorsum, and ends in the middle of the body. The tail is reddish-brown at the base, turning progressively brownish-gray towards the tip, which is black. The face is whitish-gray, and the cheeks and eyebrows are white. The hands and feet are reddish-brown (Lei et al., 2008).

Natural history

As of 2010, this species had not been studied in the wild.

Geographic range

Northeastern Madagascar. This species is currently known only from Masoala National Park (Masiaposa Forest). Additional surveys are needed to determine the eastern and northern limits to its distribution (Lei et al., 2008).

Conservation status

The conservation status of this species has yet to be assessed. It is known to occur in one protected area; the Masoala National Park (Lei et al., 2008). As of 2010, this species was not being kept in captivity (I. J. Porton, pers. comm.).

Where to see it

At present the only known place to see this species is in the Masiaposa Forest of Masoala National Park.

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