[6] The weasel sportive lemur has long, dense fur that is chestnut-brown on the back, often displaying a dark midline stripe.

[4] The weasel sportive lemur has been reported to occupy territories of 1.5 ha (3.7 acres), with population density estimated at 3 to 5 individuals/km2 in some areas.

[4] The main threats facing the weasel sportive lemur are habitat loss, hunting and climate change.

[1] Additionally, climate change is expected to reduce the weasel sportive lemur's distribution by 3% by 2080 through habitat alteration.

[9] While no species-specific conservation actions have been implemented, the species is known to occur in multiple national parks and other reserves.