Golden-brown Mouse Lemur
Microcebus ravelobensis
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae
About
The golden-brown mouse lemur, also known as the (Lac) Ravelobe mouse lemur, is part of the Cheirogaleidae family, and the smallest species of lemur. It is arboreal, nocturnal and usually social. It get its name from the color of its body. Like several other mouse lemurs, like the brown mouse lemur, it is a small primate that has a brown dorsal side and a whitish-grey for its ventral side of the body. All lemurs live in Madagascar. This species was discovered in 1994.
Fun Fact
The golden-brown mouse lemur (Microcebus ravelobensis), also known as the (Lac) Ravelobe mouse lemur, is part of the Cheirogaleidae family, and the smallest species of lemur.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is well dispersed among sexes and family groups, showing little sign of intra- or interspecific competition among overlapping territories.
Diet
Consume "insects, fruit, flowers, and other plants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change