Cheirogaleidae
- Dataset
- 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)
- Rank
- FAMILY
Classification
- kingdom
- Animalia
- phylum
- Chordata
- class
- Mammalia
- order
- Primates
- family
- Cheirogaleidae
description
Phaner furcifer electromontis Groves & Tattersall, 1991: 47. “ Madagascar: Montagne d’Ambre (Ambohitra), approximately 12 ° 40 ' S, 49 ° 10 ' E) ”.
discussion
Remarks: Although Zimmermann et al. (1998) gave a full description of this species, and despite the justification put forth by Rasoloarison et al. (2000), Groves (2001) pointed out that “ the first introduction of the name in Zimmermann et al. (1997) had ‘ characters purporting to differentiate the taxon’ and that, therefore, the name is available. ” Zimmermann et al. (1997, 1998) indicated that the type locality is “ Madagascar: 2 km north of Ampijoroa, 16 ° 35 ' S, 46 ° 82 ' [sic] E ”. However, Rasoloarison et al. (2000) indicated that the description was based on two captive animals, which would be preserved as voucher material upon their death. Although the animals have since died, no voucher material exists. Rasoloarison et al. (2000) designated a neotype (neotype locality given above). They suggested that the coordinates given in Zimmermann et al. (1998) are incorrect, owing to a typographical error (52 ' E, not 82 ' E).
discussion
Remarks: Included in P. f u rc i f e r (Blainville, 1839: Osteogr. Mamm., Primates, p. 35) by Groves (1993), who later (2001) treated it as a distinct species under the Phylogenetic Species Concept; see also Mittermeier et al. 2008). Phaner furcifer pallescens Groves & Tattersall, 1991: 47. “ Madagascar: Tabiky (22 ° 10 ' S, 44 ° 15 ' E), ca. 20 km NW of Ankazoabo ”. Remarks: Included in P. f u rc i f e r (Blainville, 1839: Osteogr. Mamm., Primates, p. 35) by Groves (1993), who later (2001) treated it as a distinct species under the Phylogenetic Species Concept; see also Mittermeier et al. 2008). Phaner furcifer parienti Groves & Tattersall, 1991: 47. “ Madagascar: Sjangoi (= Djangoa, 13 ° 50 ' S, 48 ° 20 ' E), 20 km SW of Ambanja ”. Remarks: Included in P. f u rc i f e r (Blainville, 1839: Osteogr. Mamm., Primates, p. 35) by Groves (1993), who later (2001) treated it as a distinct species under the Phylogenetic Species Concept; see also Mittermeier et al. 2008).
discussion
Remarks: M. lokobensis, also described from Nosy Be, is now considered a synonym of M. mamiratra.
discussion
Remarks: Olivieri et al. (2007) described the form M. lokobensis from Nosy Be. However, the type localities of M. lokobensis and M. mamiratra are the same, and the descriptions of the two forms are identical. Since M. mamiratra has priority, M. lokobensis is considered a junior synonym (see Mittermeier et al. 2008 for further discussion).
Name
- Homonyms
- Cheirogaleidae