Lepilemur_petteri

Petter's sportive lemur

Petter's sportive lemur

Species of 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 cm (19 to 21 in), of which 22–25 cm (8.7–9.8 in) are tail.[4] Petter's sportive lemur is found in southwestern Madagascar, living in dry spiny forests and some gallery forests.[4]

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References

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    Louis, E.E.; Sefczek, T.M.; Bailey, C.A.; Raharivololona, B.; Schwitzer, C.; Wilmet, L. (2020). "Lepilemur petteri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T136677A115584740. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T136677A115584740.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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    "Checklist of CITES Species". CITES. UNEP-WCMC. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
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    Louis Jr., E.E.; Engberg, S.E.; Lei, R.; Geng, H.; Sommer, J.A.; Ramaromilanto, R.; Randriamanana, J.C.; Zaonarivelo, J.R.; Andriantompohavana, R.; Randria, G.; Prosper; Ramaromilanto, B.; Rakotoarisoa, G.; Rooney, A.; Brenneman, R.A. (2006). "Molecular and morphological analyses of the sportive lemurs (Family Megaladapidae: Genus Lepilemur) reveals 11 previously unrecognized species" (PDF). Texas Tech University Special Publications (49): 1–49.
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    Garbutt, Nick (2007). Mammals of Madagascar, A Complete Guide. pp. 134–135. ISBN 9780300125504.


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