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Southern Bamboo Lemur

Southern Bamboo Lemur

Madagascar
Status
Vulnerable

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Ocean, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
ripe fruits, seeds, plant sap, and occasional insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
primarily diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Descriptive notes. Head — body 28 - 30 cm, tail 35 - 37 cm; weight 840 - 870 g. The Southern Bamboo Lemuris similar in size to the Gray Bamboo Lemur (H. griseus); however, its coat color is apparently darker and redder, its ears are longer, and its tail is shorter. The muzzle is short, and ears relatively large but nearly hidden in fur. The tail is 103 — 113 % of the head-body length.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Southern Bamboo Lemur is officially designated as Vulnerable. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, ocean, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of ripe fruits, seeds, plant sap, and occasional insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a primarily diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 25 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Southern Bamboo Lemur.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMadagascar
Habitat RangeForest, Ocean, Mountain
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusVulnerable
ScientificHapalemur meridionalis
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyLemuridae