Golden-brown mouse lemur

The Golden-brown mouse lemur ( Microcebus ravelobensis ) is a living primate in Madagascar from the kind of mouse lemurs within the group of lemurs.

Features

Golden-brown mouse lemur, like all mouse lemurs very small primates. They reach a body length 12-14 inches, including another 14 to 17 centimeters long tail comes. The weight varies between 60 and 110 grams. Their fur is colored golden brown on the top, the underside is yellowish-white. The body compared with the relatively long tail is thin and dyed brown. The head is relatively small, the ears are large and sparsely hairy, big eyes are surrounded by dark brown rings.

Dissemination and lifestyle

Golden-brown mouse lemurs inhabit the dry deciduous forests in north-western Madagascar. They are widespread in the region Ankarafantsika.

They are nocturnal and arboreal and often move jumping through the branches. During the day they sleep in sheets and nests in tree holes less than other mouse lemurs. Males and females often sleep in the same nest, but go separate in search of food. You are likely to be omnivores.

Endangering

The entire range of the species comprises less than 5000 km ² and is highly fragmented. Threats are habitat destruction and persecution by introduced predators. The IUCN lists the gold brown mouse lemur as " critically endangered " ( endangered ).