Sambirano Mouse Lemur (Microcebus sambiranensis) — Endangered Mammalia

Sambirano Mouse Lemur

Microcebus sambiranensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae

About

The Sambirano mouse lemur is a small, recently discovered primate and like the other mouse lemurs can only be found on the island of Madagascar. The dorsal side is both cinnamon and rufous-cinnamon and is grey ventrally. It has vibrissae that are dark in color.

Fun Fact

The dorsal side is both cinnamon and rufous-cinnamon and is grey ventrally.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Madagascar and are currently prone to extinction.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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