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Petter's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur petteri)

Petter's Sportive Lemur

Lepilemur petteri

EN Endangered

Very high risk of extinction

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Petter's Sportive Lemur

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.

Key Facts

  • Endangered - this species needs our protection.
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Petter's Sportive Lemur?

The scientific name of the Petter's Sportive Lemur is Lepilemur petteri.

Is the Petter's Sportive Lemur endangered?

The Petter's Sportive Lemur is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many Petter's Sportive Lemur sightings have been recorded?

66 observations of the Petter's Sportive Lemur have been recorded on iNaturalist.

66 observations on iNaturalist
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