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Danfoss's mouse lemur

Mammals

Danfoss's mouse lemur, also called the Ambarijeby mouse lemur, is a mouse lemur of the western deciduous forest of Madagascar, living between the Sofia and Maevarano rivers in substantial populations at Ambarijevy, Anjajavy and Beanamaolo. It is a relatively large mouse lemur, reddish, with a total length of 25 to 29 centimetres including a tail of 15 to 17 centimetres, and a white stripe between the eyes. It is a nocturnal solitary forager that sleeps in tree holes, and it is said to be fond of bananas. Agriculture and pasture have fragmented its dry deciduous forest, the only habitat it has, and the animals are also hunted for the exotic pet trade. It is rated vulnerable.

Facts
Classification
Population Trend
Decreasing 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Threats
Agriculture and Aquaculture 1
Threats
Biological Resource Use 1
Relationship to People
Kept as Pets 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 3
Conservation Status
Vulnerable 3
Body Size Band
Tiny 5
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal 2
Lifespan
10 1
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Appendix I 4
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Cheirogaleidae, Taxa
Source Wikipedia: Cheirogaleidae

In Biome

Source Danfoss's mouse lemur (Wikipedia)

In Ecosystem

Source Danfoss's mouse lemur (Wikipedia)
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Found In

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: CheirogaleidaeLead, rangetier 2
Quote, Lead, range
Like all other lemurs, cheirogaleids live exclusively on the island of Madagascar.
Sources
1. Danfoss's mouse lemur (Wikipedia)
  • Threats
    The important loss of habitat is mostly due to agriculture and pasture.
  • Threats, threats
    the species is also hunted for the exotic pet trade
  • Lead
    that its population is decreasing
  • Ecology, lifespan
    Their lifespan is about 5 years but can live up to 10 years.
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2. Wikipedia: Cheirogaleidae
Wikipedia
  • Characteristics, arboreal habit
    Dwarf and mouse lemurs are nocturnal and arboreal.
  • Lead, range
    Like all other lemurs, cheirogaleids live exclusively on the island of Madagascar.
  • In Group: Primate Species, Lead
    The Cheirogaleidae are the family of strepsirrhine primates containing the various dwarf and mouse lemurs.
  • Child Taxon Of: Cheirogaleidae, Classification
    Danfoss' mouse lemur Microcebus danfossi
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3. Mammal Diversity Database: Microcebus danfossi (Mammal Diversity Database taxon page)
Mammal Diversity Database
  • IUCN Red List status
    Vulnerable
  • Species status
    Living
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4. Animal Diversity Web: Cheirogaleus medius (Animal Diversity Web account)
Animal Diversity WebConservation Status
Quote, Conservation Status
They are considered endangered by the U.S. Endangered Species Act and on Appendix I of CITES by virtue of being in the family Cheirogaleidae .
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5. GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Microcebus danfossi (GBIF species record)
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)Descriptions: Descriptive notes
Quote, Descriptions: Descriptive notes
weight 63 g.
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