White-footed Sportive Lemur

The white-footed sportive lemur, white-footed weasel lemur, or dry-bush weasel lemur (Lepilemur leucopus) is a species of lemur in the family Lepilemuridae, the sportive lemurs. It is similar in appearance to other lemurs in the family, with a grey back, a pale grey to white ventral side, and a light brown tail. It is a nocturnal animal that moves through the forest using a vertical clinging and leaping technique. It is endemic to Madagascar, inhabiting the southern subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss due to agricultural practices and charcoal production.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-footed Sportive Lemur being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Lepilemur ruficaudatus
• Lepilemur hubbardorum
• Lepilemur ankaranensis
• Lepilemur tymerlachsoni
• Eulemur coronatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Primates

Family

Lepilemuridae

Genus

Lepilemur

Species

Lepilemur leucopus

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