Ahmanson's sportive lemur (Lepilemur ahmansonorum), also known as the Tsiombikibo sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is a relatively small member of its genus, with a total length of about 47 to 54 cm, of which 23 to 25 cm is tail. The species is found in western Madagascar, where it lives in dry forests. It was first named Lepilemur ahmansoni, but that name was found to be incorrectly formed and was corrected to Lepilemur ahmansonorum in 2009.
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is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar
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1. Sportive lemur (Wikipedia)
== Behaviour and ecology ==
Sportive lemurs are strictly nocturnal and predominantly arboreal, moving among the trees with long jumps powered by their strong hind legs.
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The family consists of only one extant genus, Lepilemur.
Behaviour and ecology, diet
They are mainly herbivores and their diet consists predominantly of leaves.
Behaviour and ecology
Sportive lemurs are strictly nocturnal
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All species are listed by CITES on Appendix I
3. Mammal Diversity Database: Lepilemur ahmansoni
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IUCN Red List status Critically Endangered
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is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar
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total length of about 47 to 54 cm
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