Furry-eared dwarf lemur

The Ruddy Fettschwanzmaki ( Cheirogaleus crossleyi ) is a primate of the group of lemurs. He is about since 2001 as an independent from Brown Fettschwanzmaki Art

Reddish Fettschwanzmakis reach a body length 22-26 cm and a tail length of 21-27 centimeters. The weight is 250 to 500 grams and is probably subjected to seasonal fluctuations. Their fur is reddish - brown on the back, the underside is light gray. The head is rounded, the eyes are surrounded by striking black rings around the eyes, the ears are inside and outside covered with dark fur.

Like all lemurs come Reddish Fettschwanzmakis available only in Madagascar. The exact distribution is not known, the species is found in several places in eastern Madagascar. Their habitat are rainforests accordingly, otherwise about their lifestyle little known, probably agrees with that of the great fat -tailed lemurs match. Consequently, they are nocturnal and arboreal, which hold in the dry season hibernation. But put them in the rainy season a grease reservoir in its tail.

Also, the degree of risk is unclear, the IUCN lists the species under "too little data available " ( data deficient ).