lepilemur

/lɛpɪˈlɛmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of small, nocturnal primate found in Madagascar, belonging to the family Lepilemuridae.

“The researchers spent years studying the behavior of the lepilemur in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • lemur
  • prosimian

Antonyms

  • diurnal mammal