Danfoss' mouse lemur

The Danfoss mouse lemur ( Microcebus danfossi ) is a living primate in Madagascar from the group of lemurs. He was described in 2006 and is named after the industrial group Danfoss.

Features

Danfoss mouse lemurs are one of the major representatives of the mouse lemurs. They reach a body length 10-13 centimeters, the tail also measures 15 to 17 centimeters. Its weight is 51 to 75 ( average 63) grams. Their fur is colored orange-brown on the back and on the tail, the underside is white or light gray. The head has large eyes and ears and can be colored either red or gray, like other mouse lemurs, a white nose stripe is present.

Distribution and habitat

Danfoss mouse lemurs are only known from a small area in the north-western Madagascar. Probably the rivers Sofia and Maevarano form the boundaries of their range. Their habitat is dry deciduous forests.

Way of life

Little is known about the life of these newly discovered kind, maybe they agree with the other mouse lemurs from the dry forests of Madagascar match. Consequently, they are nocturnal and arboreal, which may fall during the dry season in a torpor (rigid state).

Even on the level of risk, little is known. The IUCN lists the species under " too little data available " ( data deficient ).

Designation

The offer of sponsorship name was brought to the company Danfoss, because they already since years in the field of thermal engineering advertises their products with animals, including even a mouse lemur. With the money from the protection of these primates and their further research is encouraged.