Lepilemur randrianasoloi Andriaholinirina et al., 2006

Scientific name:

Lepilemur randrianasoloi

Scientist name:

Andriaholinirina et al., 2006

Malagasy:

Boengy

English:

Bemaraha Sportive Lemur

German:

Randrianasolo’s Wieselmaki

Other english:

Randrianasolo’s Sportive Lemur

French:

Lépilémur de Randrianasolo

Family:

LEPILEMURIDAE Gray, 1870

Taxa:

Lepilemur

Species

Identification

Lepilemur randrianasoloi is a small sportive lemur similar to L. aeeclis but slightly smaller, with a narrower, slightly longer head. These differences in head size are most pronounced in males (Andriaholinirina et al., 2006a). The head-body length averages 28.7 cm, the tail 27.6 cm, the total length is 56 cm, and the body weight is 720–856 g (E. E. Louis Jr., unpubl. data). The overall pelage is light gray, with a mixture of reddish-brown and gray on the dorsal surface of the forearms, hindlimbs, shoulders, and back. The face is a lighter gray, producing a mask-like appearance. A darker line is present mid-dorsally on the head, and the tail is a lighter red than the rest of the body (Andriaholinirina et al., 2006a).

Natural history

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

Geographic range

Central-western Madagascar. This species is currently known from the type locality, Andramasay, as well as the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and adjacent Strict Nature Reserve. It probably occurs throughout the entire area between the Tsiribihina River in the south and the Manambaho River in the north (Andriaholinirina et al., 2006a; Louis et al., 2006b), though more research is needed to confirm the limits of its distribution. Formerly, the sportive lemur in this region was considered to be L. ruficaudatus.

Conservation status

We know too little to be able to determine the conservation status of L. randrianasoloi, and the latest IUCN Red List assessment (2008) classified it as Data Deficient (DD). It is present in two adjacent protected areas, the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve. As of 2010, this species was not being kept in captivity (I. J. Porton, pers. comm.).

Where to see it

Lepilemur randrianasoloi is easily seen in both the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and the adjacent Strict Nature Reserve.

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