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Small-footed Sportive Lemur

Small-footed Sportive Lemur

Madagascar
Status
Endangered

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Freshwater

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
leaves, shoots, forest fruits, and crawling invertebrates

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

DISTRIBUTION: E. Madagascar, between Prinet and Ft. Dauphin.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Small-footed Sportive Lemur is officially designated as Endangered. 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, freshwater, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of leaves, shoots, forest fruits, and crawling invertebrates. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular 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 Small-footed Sportive Lemur.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMadagascar
Habitat RangeForest, Freshwater
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusEndangered
ScientificLepilemur microdon
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyLepilemuridae