last collected
observed ca. 1990 1875 in Antsianak
Forest
152mm arboreal island montane forest omnivore(?) endemic to Madagascar
single specimen location unknown
always extremely rare; disappeared after
only specimen collected, but perhaps affected by early deforestation
References:
Harper, F. Extinct and Vanishing Mammals of the Old World QL707.H37 1945 p.128
Ziswiler, V. Extinct and Vanishing Animals QL88.Z513 1967 p.113
Folia Primatol. 1991; 56: 57-63 [special Thanks! to Kevin S. for correcting this]
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