Lepilemuridae
Creators: name: Hoffmann, Michael
name: Grubb, Peter
name: Groves, Colin P.
name: Hutterer, Rainer
name: Straeten, Erik Van Der
name: Simmons, Nancy
name: Bergmans, Wim
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2009
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Lepilemuridae

description: Lepilemuridae
Lepilemur aeeclis Andriaholinirina, Fausser, Roos, Rabarivola, Ravoarimanana, Zinner, Thalmann, Ganzhorn, Meier, Hilgartner, Walter, Zaramody, Langer, Hahn, Zimmermann, Radespiel, Craul, Tomiuk, Tattersall & Rumpler, 2006: 6. “Antafia (approx. 16°03.057'S, 45°54.522'E), north-east side of the Mahavavy du Sud River, Fokotany Ambatomahavavy, Firaisana Antongomena-Bevary, Fivondronona Mitsinjo, Province Mahajanga, Madagascar ”. [DD]
Lepilemur ahmansoni Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 19. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Mahajanga, Tsiombikibo Classified Forest, 16º02’24.7”S, 045º48’10.6”E, and northwest of the Mahavavy River”. [DD]
Remarks: Louis et al. (2006 b) remarked that the species name is “proposed in honor of Robert Ahmanson and the Ahmanson Foundation”. In accordance with article 31.1.2 of the Code, “a species-group name, if a noun in the genitive case (see Article 11.9.1.3) formed directly from a modern personal name, is to be formed by adding to the stem of that name… -orum if of men or of man (men) and woman (women) together…”. Lepilemur ahmansoni is therefore an incorrect original spelling and is herein emended to Lepilemur ahmansonorum.
Lepilemur betsileo Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 20. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Fianarantsoa, Fandriana Classified Forest, (approximately 20º23’40.5”S, 047º38’06.6”E), and on the Mananjary River”. [DD]
Lepilemur fleuretae Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 21. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Toliary, Manangotry, Andohahela National Park (approximately 24º45’46.0”S, 046º51’47.0”E)”. [DD]
Lepilemur grewcocki Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 21. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Mahajanga, Anjiamangirana Classified Forest (approximately 15º09’14.9”S, 047º43’41.0”E)”. [DD]
Remarks: Louis et al. (2006 b) remarked that the species name is “proposed in honor of Bill and Berniece Grewcock”. In accordance with article 31.1.2 of the Code, “a species-group name, if a noun in the genitive case (see Article 11.9.1.3) formed directly from a modern personal name, is to be formed by adding to the stem of that name… -orum if of men or of man (men) and woman (women) together…”. Lepilemur grewcocki is therefore an incorrect original spelling and is herein emended to Lepilemur grewcockorum.
Lepilemur hubbardi Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 23. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Toliary, Zombitse National Park (approximately 22º53’18.7”S, 044º41’43.3”E)”. [DD]
Remarks: Louis et al. (2006 b) remarked that the species name is “proposed in honor of Theodore F. and Claire M. Hubbard Family Foundation”. In accordance with article 31.1.2 of the Code, “a species-group name, if a noun in the genitive case (see Article 11.9.1.3) formed directly from a modern personal name, is to be formed by adding to the stem of that name… -orum if of men or of man (men) and woman (women) together…”. Lepilemur hubbardi is therefore an incorrect original spelling and is herein emended to Lepilemur hubbardorum.
Lepilemur jamesi Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 24. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Fianarantsoa, Manombo Special Reserve (approximately 23º01’69.5”S, 047º43’84.1”E)”. [DD]
Remarks: Louis et al. (2006 b) remarked that the species name is “proposed in honor of the Larry, Jeannette, and Barry James’ Family”. In accordance with article 31.1.2 of the Code, “a species-group name, if a noun in the genitive case (see Article 11.9.1.3) formed directly from a modern personal name, is to be formed by adding to the stem of that name… -orum if of men or of man (men) and woman (women) together…”. Lepilemur jamesi is therefore an incorrect original spelling and is herein emended to Lepilemur jamesorum.
Lepilemur manasamody Craul, Zimmermann, Rasoloharijaona, Randrianambinina & Radespiel, 2007: 8. “ Madagascar: Province de Mahajanga, Ambongabe (15°19'38.3"S, 46°40'44.4"E) and Anjiamangirana I (15°09'24.6"S, 47°44'06.2"E)”. [DD]
Remarks: Zinner et al. (2007) indicated that L. manasamody is probably a junior synonym of L. grewcocki, as sampling sites were less than two kilometres apart, with no evident geographic barrier.
Lepilemur milanoii Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 25. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Antsiranana [(sic) Province d’Antsiranana], Daraina, Andranotsimaty (approximately 13º08’52.5”S, 049º41’11”E)”. [DD]
Lepilemur mittermeieri Rabarivola, Zaramody, Fausser, Andriaholinirina, Roos, Zinner, Marcel & Rumpler, 2006: 48. “Ampasindava peninsula, Province d' Antsiranana (Diego-Suarez) (approx. 47°54 E; 13°36 S)”. [DD]
Lepilemur otto Craul, Zimmermann, Rasoloharijaona, Randrianambinina & Radespiel, 2007: 7. “ Madagascar: Province de Mahajanga, Ambodimahabibo (15°29'54,2"S, 47°28'47,2"E)”. [DD]
Lepilemur petteri Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 26. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Toliary, Beza-Mahafaly (approximately 23º39’11.4”S, 044º37’90.6”E)”. [DD]
Lepilemur randrianasoli Andriaholinirina, Fausser, Roos, Rabarivola, Ravoarimanana, Zinner, Thalmann, Ganzhorn, Meier, Hilgartner, Walter, Zaramody, Langer, Hahn, Zimmermann, Radespiel, Craul, Tomiuk, Tattersall & Rumpler, 2006: 8. “Andramasay (approx. 44°29'E, 19°28'S), Province Toliary, Madagascar ”. [DD]
Remarks: Louis et al. (2006 b) remarked that the species name is “named in honour of our late colleague, Georges Randrianasolo”. In accordance with article 31.1.2 of the Code, “a species-group name, if a noun in the genitive case (see Article 11.9.1.3) formed directly from a modern personal name, is to be formed by adding to the stem of that name -i if the personal name is that of a man…”. Lepilemur randrianasoli is therefore an incorrect original spelling and is herein emended to Lepilemur randrianasoloi.
Lepilemur sahamalazensis Andriaholinirina, Fausser, Roos, Rabarivola, Ravoarimanana, Zinner, Thalmann, Ganzhorn, Meier, Hilgartner, Walter, Zaramody, Langer, Hahn, Zimmermann., Radespiel, Craul, Tomiuk, Tattersall & Rumpler, 2006: 9. “Sahamalaza Peninsula (approx. 47°58'E, 14°16'S), Province Mahajanga, Madagascar ”. [DD]
Lepilemur scottorum Lei, Engberg, Andriantompohavana, McGuire, Mittermeier, Zaonarivelo, Brenneman & Louis Jr., 2008: 28. “ Madagascar: Province de Antsiranana [(sic) Province d’Antsiranana], Masoala National Park (approximately S15º40΄246ʺ, E049º57΄537ʺ).”
Lepilemur seali Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 26. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Antsiranana [(sic) Province d’Antsiranana], Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (approximately 14º47’45.1”S, 049º27’88.5”E)”. [DD]
Lepilemur tymerlachsoni Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 27. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Antsiranana [(sic) Province d’Antsiranana], Nosy Be, Lokobe National Park (approximately 13º23’27.6”S, 048º18’15.2”E)”. [DD]
Remarks: Louis et al. (2006 b) remarked that the species name is “proposed in honor of the Howard and Rhonda Hawk Family”. In accordance with article 31.1.2 of the Code, “a species-group name, if a noun in the genitive case (see Article 11.9.1.3) formed directly from a modern personal name, is to be formed by adding to the stem of that name… -orum if of men or of man (men) and woman (women) together…”. Lepilemur tymerlachsoni is therefore an incorrect original spelling and is herein emended to Lepilemur tymerlachsonorum.
Lepilemur wrighti Louis Jr., Engberg, Lei, Geng, Sommer, Randriamampionona, Randriamanana, Zaonarivelo, Andriantompohavana, Randria, Prosper, Ramaromilanto, Rakotoarisoa, Rooney & Brenneman, 2006: 28. “ MADAGASCAR, Province de Toliary, Kalambatritra Special Reserve, Befarara (approximately 23º25’05.4”S, 046º26’55.4”E)”. [DD]
Remarks: Louis et al. (2006 b) remarked that the species name is “proposed in honor of Dr Patricia Wright”. In accordance with article 31.1.2 of the Code, “a species-group name, if a noun in the genitive case (see Article 11.9.1.3) formed directly from a modern personal name, is to be formed by adding to the stem of that name… -ae if of a woman…”. Lepilemur wrighti is therefore an incorrect original spelling and is herein emended to Lepilemur wrightae.
description: Published as part of Hoffmann, Michael, Grubb, Peter, Groves, Colin P., Hutterer, Rainer, Straeten, Erik Van Der, Simmons, Nancy & Bergmans, Wim, 2009, A synthesis of African and western Indian Ocean Island mammal taxa (Class: Mammalia) described between 1988 and 2008: an update to Allen (1939) and Ansell (1989), pp. 1-36 in Zootaxa 2205 on pages 8-10, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.189726