Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur edwardsi
Endangered
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<speciesfyi-species slug="milne-edwardss-sportive-lemur"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
EN
Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hewan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mamalia)
Order
Primates
(Primata)
Family
Lepilemuridae
Genus
Lepilemur
Species
Lepilemur edwardsi
(Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Lemur Comadreja de Edwards
Similar Species in Lepilemur
Gray’s Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur dorsalis
Endangered
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Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur ruficaudatus
Critically Endangered
🐾
Sahafary Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur septentrionalis
Critically Endangered
🐾
Sahamalaza Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur sahamalaza
Critically Endangered
🐾
Small-toothed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur microdon
Endangered
🐾
Scotts sportive lemur
Lepilemur scottorum
Endangered
🐾
Weasel Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur mustelinus
Vulnerable
🐾
White-footed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur leucopus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur?
The scientific name of Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur is Lepilemur edwardsi. It belongs to the genus Lepilemur.
What is the conservation status of Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur?
Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur belong to?
Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) belongs to the genus Lepilemur, which is part of the taxonomic family Lepilemuridae.
Is Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur endangered?
Yes, Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur belong to?
Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur?
The closest relatives of Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur in the genus Lepilemur include Gray’s Sportive Lemur, Red-tailed Sportive Lemur, Sahafary Sportive Lemur, Sahamalaza Sportive Lemur, Small-toothed Sportive Lemur.
Genus Lepilemur — 10 Species
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EN
CR
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CR
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CR
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EN
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EN
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VU
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EN
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EN
Gray’s Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur dorsalis
🐾
EN
🐾
Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur edwardsi
Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur ruficaudatus
Sahafary Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur septentrionalis
Sahamalaza Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur sahamalaza
Small-toothed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur microdon
Scotts sportive lemur
Lepilemur scottorum
Weasel Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur mustelinus
White-footed Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur leucopus
Andohahela Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur fleuretae
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