The Ankarana sportive lemur (Lepilemur ankaranensis), also called the Ankarana weasel lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is one of the smaller sportive lemurs, with a total length of about 53 cm including a 25 cm tail, and an average body weight of roughly 750 grams. The species lives in northern Madagascar, in dry lowland forests at Ankarana, Andrafiamena and Analamerana and in the moist montane forest of Montagne d'Ambre.
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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.
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Sportive lemurs are strictly nocturnal
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All species are listed by CITES on Appendix I
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IUCN Red List status Endangered
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is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar
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Average body weight is approximately 750 grams
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