Coquerel's Giant Mouse Lemur (Mirza coquereli) — Endangered Mammalia

Coquerel's Giant Mouse Lemur

Mirza coquereli

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae

About

Coquerel's giant mouse lemur, also known as Coquerel's dwarf lemur or the southern giant mouse lemur, is a small nocturnal lemur endemic to Madagascar. This species can be found in parts of the Madagascar dry deciduous forests.

Fun Fact

This species can be found in parts of the Madagascar dry deciduous forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in parts of the Madagascar dry deciduous forests.

Diet

Feeds on the larvae of hemiptera (the true bugs) to sustain itself.

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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