Lepilemur jamesorum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lepilemur jamesorum faces severe population decline primarily due to slash-and-burn agriculture (tavy) that destroys its dry forest habitat in northwestern Madagascar. Mining activities and charcoal production further fragment the remaining forest patches, while hunting pressure for bushmeat adds additional stress to the already small population. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to any habitat disturbance.
Habitat
This sportive lemur inhabits dry deciduous forests in the Ankarana region of northern Madagascar. It prefers areas with dense canopy cover and relies on specific tree species for both food and shelter in this highly seasonal environment.
