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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Least Concern |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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Habitat:
It is found in the dry deciduous forest areas of western Madagascar and the xerophytic spiny forest and gallery regions of southwest Madagascar. It has also has been found in open grasslands tens of kilometres from forest, including in disturbed habitats of non-native vegetation (S.M. Goodman pers. comm).
Range:
This species is generally distributed in southern and southwestern Madagascar. It has recently been recorded in southeastern Madagascar (Goodman et al. 1999). The altitudinal range is recorded as zero to 1,300 m asl.
Conservation:
This species is found in numerous protected areas, including Andohahela National Park and Berenty Private Reserve. No conservation measures are needed.