Sighting of the western gentle lemur Hapalemur griseus occidentalis in north-west Madagascar

The grey gentle lemur Hapalemur griseus is currently divided into three subspecies. Of these, very little is known about the western gentle lemur H. g. occidentalis and survey work to assess its distribution and numbers is urgently needed. The sighting of this species approximately 200 km to the sou...

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Published in:Oryx 1995-07, Vol.29 (3), p.215-217
Main Authors: Curtis, Deborah J., Zaramody, Alphonse, Rabetsimialona, Olivier D.
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Language:English
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Summary:The grey gentle lemur Hapalemur griseus is currently divided into three subspecies. Of these, very little is known about the western gentle lemur H. g. occidentalis and survey work to assess its distribution and numbers is urgently needed. The sighting of this species approximately 200 km to the south and 200 km to the north of the previously recorded populations further highlights this need. The Tsiombikibo Forest, where Hapalemur was sighted, may harbour further surprises and should be investigated more extensively in order to assess habitat condition and the species present.
ISSN:0030-6053
1365-3008
DOI:10.1017/S0030605300021165