Lepilemuridae

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Lepilemuridae is a family of nocturnal, arboreal primates known as sportive lemurs, endemic to Madagascar and characterized by their strong hind limbs and folivorous diet.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf primate family
taxonomic family
activityPattern nocturnal
behavior territorial
class Mammalia
commonName sportive lemurs
communication scent marking
vocalizations
conservationStatus many species threatened
containsGenus Lepilemur NERFINISHED
diet folivorous
digestiveAdaptation enlarged cecum for leaf digestion
distinguishedFrom Cheirogaleidae NERFINISHED
Lemuridae NERFINISHED
endemicTo Madagascar NERFINISHED
firstDescribedAsFamily 20th century
geographicDistribution northern Madagascar NERFINISHED
southern Madagascar NERFINISHED
western Madagascar NERFINISHED
habitat dry deciduous forests
forests
rainforests
hasCharacteristic low reproductive rate
specialized folivory
infraorder Lemuriformes NERFINISHED
kingdom Animalia
lifestyle nocturnal
locomotion arboreal
locomotionType vertical clinging and leaping
memberOf Malagasy lemurs NERFINISHED
morphologicalFeature strong hind limbs
nativeRange Madagascar NERFINISHED
order Primates
phylum Chordata
primaryFood leaves
reproduction gives birth to single offspring
restingSite dense vegetation
tree holes
sensoryAdaptation large eyes adapted to nocturnal vision
socialStructure mostly solitary
suborder Strepsirrhini NERFINISHED
taxonRank family
threat habitat loss
hunting
vernacularName sportive lemurs

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Lemuriformes includesTaxon Lepilemuridae