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Furry-eared dwarf lemur

Mammals

The furry-eared dwarf lemur, also known as Crossley's dwarf lemur, is a dwarf lemur of the genus Cheirogaleus found only on the island of Madagascar, like every other lemur. Its coat is red-brown on the back and gray on the underside, and the rings around its eyes are blackish. The ears are black both inside and out. The species is described as an obligate hibernator that goes into hibernation when food is scarce, and its body temperature is said to swing sharply while it hibernates. It is one of the best known of the eastern dwarf lemurs, and several newer species were first mistaken for it.

Facts
Conservation Status
Vulnerable 2
Body Size Band
Small 4
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal 1
Classification
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Appendix I 3
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Cheirogaleidae, Taxa
Source Wikipedia: Cheirogaleidae

In Biome

Tropical Rainforest, Biomes
Source GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Cheirogaleus crossleyi (GBIF species record)

In Ecosystem

Madagascar Rainforests, Ecosystems
Source GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Cheirogaleus crossleyi (GBIF species record)
In the Other Atlases

Found In

Madagascar

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. 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
    Furry-eared dwarf lemur, Cheirogaleus crossleyi
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2. Mammal Diversity Database: Cheirogaleus crossleyi (Mammal Diversity Database taxon page)
Mammal Diversity Database
  • IUCN Red List status
    Vulnerable
  • Species status
    Living
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3. 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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4. GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Cheirogaleus crossleyi (GBIF species record)
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Descriptions: Descriptive notes
    weight 370 - 458 g.
  • In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Descriptions: Habitat
    Habitat. Rainforest on plateau margins from sea level to 1800 m.
  • In Ecosystem: Madagascar Rainforests, Descriptions: Habitat
    Habitat. Rainforest on plateau margins from sea level to 1800 m.
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Furry-eared dwarf lemur (Wikipedia)
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