The Masoala fork-marked lemur, also called the eastern fork-marked lemur, is a small nocturnal lemur of the coastal forests of northeastern Madagascar, with large eyes, grayish fur and a long tail. It is named for the black stripe along its spine that divides on the crown into two forks running to the eyes and muzzle. It weighs roughly 300 to 500 grams and lives in moist lowland forests up to about 1,000 metres. It specialises in feeding on tree gum from insect holes, notably in Terminalia trees, supplemented with insects. Pairs are monogamous and one young is born in November or December. Timber harvesting and slash-and-burn agriculture are shrinking its forest, and it is on CITES Appendix I.
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Classification
Population Trend System (Realm) ThreatsAgriculture and Aquaculture 2 ThreatsBiological Resource Use 1 Relationship to PeopleNo Significant Interaction with Humans 2 Living or Extinct Conservation Status Body Size Band Activity Pattern Comparison
CITES Appendix Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikipedia: Cheirogaleidae
In Biome
Source Masoala fork-marked lemur (Wikipedia)
In Ecosystem
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Found In
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Source Wikipedia: CheirogaleidaeLead, rangetier 2Quote, Lead, range
Like all other lemurs, cheirogaleids live exclusively on the island of Madagascar.
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1. Masoala fork-marked lemur (Wikipedia)
Ecology
the Masoala fork-marked lemur needs to supplement its diet with animal prey
Status
forest habitat is being destroyed by timber harvesting and slash-and-burn agriculture
Lead, conservation
It is declining in numbers due to habitat destruction, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being endangered.
In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Distribution and habitat
It occurs in moist lowland forests.
In Ecosystem: Madagascar Rainforests, Habitat
It occurs in moist lowland forests.
View the Source2. Animal Diversity Web: Phaner furcifer (Animal Diversity Web account)
Animal Diversity WebBehavior
These lemurs are completely nocturnal
Conservation Status
CITES Appendix I.
Conservation Status, threats
The clearing of forest land to produce pasture land and room for crops threatens lemur habitats across Madigascar.
Habitat, Habitat Regions
terrestrial
Physical description, range mass
Range mass 300 to 500 g
Lifespan/Longevity
The typical life expectancy in captivity is about 12 years.
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
This species has no known economic importance for humans.
View the Source 3. Mammal Diversity Database: Phaner furcifer (Mammal Diversity Database taxon page)
Mammal Diversity DatabaseIUCN Red List status
Endangered
Species status
Living
View the Source Wikipedia: Cheirogaleidae
WikipediaLead, range
Like all other lemurs, cheirogaleids live exclusively on the island of Madagascar.
In Group: Primate Species, Lead
The Cheirogaleidae are the family of strepsirrhine primates containing the various dwarf and mouse lemurs.
Child Taxon Of: Cheirogaleidae, Classification
Masoala fork-marked lemur, Phaner furcifer
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