Ahmanson’s Sportive Lemur

• Common Name: Ahmanson’s Sportive Lemur
• Taxonomy Classification Year: 2006
• Monkey Size: 47 to 54 cm (19 to 21 inches)
• Skin Color(s): Grey brown or reddish
• Habitat: Dry forests
• Diet: Herbivorous
• Native Countries: Madagascar

Strictly nocturnal and primarily arboreal, Ahmanson’s sportive lemurs^[1] move through the trees in long leaps, propelled by their powerful hind legs.

• Ahmanson’s lemurs are among the smallest representatives of their species, with a body length of 19 to 21 inches, a tail length of 23 to 24 centimeters, and a density of 0.6 to 0.8 kg.
• Its fur is mostly gray, the outer sides of the limbs are slightly reddish, and the tail is brown.
• The belly is gray and paler towards the back. They typically have a small head with large, rounded ears.

• The species was originally named Lepilemur ahmansoni, but the name was misspelled and corrected to Lepilemur ahmansonorum in 2009.
• Although rare among mammals, most females in lemur society demonstrate social dominance over males.
• Adults are nocturnal and solitary, remaining solitary during nightly foraging for leaves.
• On the ground, they jump like the kangaroo. During the day, they hide in mulch or in tree hollows.
• Ahmanson’s sportive lemurs are primarily solitary and defend their territory against invaders of the same sex.