Arnhold's Mouse Lemur

Microcebus arnholdi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae

About

Arnhold's mouse lemur or the Montagne d'Ambre mouse lemur is a species of mouse lemur endemic to Madagascar. Its holotype was first collected on 27 November 2005, and was first described in 2008. According to genetic tests, it is genetically distinct from its closest sister taxa, the Sambirano mouse lemur.

Fun Fact

According to genetic tests, it is genetically distinct from its closest sister taxa, the Sambirano mouse lemur (M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the montane rainforest of Montagne d'Ambre National Park and Montagne d'Ambre Special Reserve, northwest of the Irodo River in the Antsiranana Province of Madagascar.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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