Goodman's Mouse Lemur

Microcebus lehilahytsara

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae

About

Goodman's mouse lemur is a species of mouse lemur from the region near Andasibe in eastern Madagascar. The species is named in honor of primatologist Steven M. Goodman. "Lehilahytsara" is a combination of the Malagasy words which mean "good" and "man". The finding was presented August 10, 2005, along with the discovery of the northern giant mouse lemur as a separate species.

Fun Fact

Mouse lemurs are among the smallest primates, and Goodman's mouse lemur is no exception.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is likely the cause of the recent speciation.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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