AnAge entry for Lepilemur mustelinus

Classification (HAGRID: 02817)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Primates (Taxon entry)
                Family: Lepilemuridae
                    Genus: Lepilemur
Species
Lepilemur mustelinus
Common name
Weasel sportive lemur
Synonyms
Mixocebus caniceps

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Longevity has not been studied in detail in these animals but it has been argued that they probably live more than 12 years [0434].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
592 days
Male sexual maturity
546 days
Gestation
135 days
Weaning
85 days
Litter size
1 (viviparous)
Litters per year
1
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
27 g
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
700 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 572878
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Taxonomy ID 9453
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