Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur (Microcebus berthae) — Critically Endangered Mammalia

Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur

Microcebus berthae

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae

About

Madame Berthe's mouse lemur or Berthe's mouse lemur is the smallest of the mouse lemurs and the smallest primate in the world; the average body length is 9.2 cm (3.6 in) and seasonal weight is around 30 g (1.1 oz). Microcebus berthae is one of many species of Malagasy lemurs that came about through extensive speciation, caused by unknown environmental mechanisms and conditions.

Fun Fact

Madame Berthe's mouse lemur (Microcebus berthae) or Berthe's mouse lemur is the smallest of the mouse lemurs and the smallest primate in the world; the average body length is 9.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in Kirindy Forest in Madagascar.

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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