Simmons' mouse lemur

The Simmons - mouse lemur ( Microcebus simmonsi ) is a living primate in Madagascar from the kind of mouse lemurs within the group of lemurs. The species was first described in 2006, the name honors Lee Simmons, director of the zoo of Omaha.

Simmons mouse lemurs are among the stockiest members of their species. They reach a body length of about 9 centimeters, what still is a 14 -centimeter-long tail. Its weight is 47-82 grams. Their fur is at the top and at the head reddish brown to orange colored, the belly is light gray or white. At the top there is a black stripe, the muzzle is white. The head is rounded, as with all mouse lemurs and large eyes as an adaptation to the nocturnal lifestyle.

Simmons mouse lemurs are so far only from a small area on the eastern Madagascar, the field of Betampona and Zahamena nature reserves. Their habitat is tropical rainforests.

Over the life of these newly discovered species is still little known. It is a nocturnal arboreal and moves on all fours and jumping away. Mouse lemurs are generally omnivores, which mainly feed on fruit and insects.

There are also about the level of danger not specify, however, the localities lie in protected areas. The IUCN lists the species under "too little data available " ( data deficient ).