Claire mouse lemur
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Claire's mouse lemur ( Microcebus mamiratra ) |
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The Claire-mouse lemurs ( Microcebus mamiratra ) is an on Madagascar living primate species from the kind of mouse lemurs within the group of lemurs . The species was first described in 2006 , the name honors Claire Hubbard, whose foundation financially supported the research and conservation measures of the Malagasy primates. The species Microcebus lokobensis described in 2007 is likely to be the same species.
features
Claire lemurs are medium-sized representatives of their genus, they reach a head body length of 12 to 14 centimeters, plus a tail that is 15 to 17 centimeters long. The weight varies between 50 and 70 grams. Their fur is reddish-brown on the top and yellowish-white on the belly. A white eel line stretches along the front half of the back and runs down the back of the back. The round head is a little brighter in color than the body, the eyes are enlarged to adapt to the nocturnal lifestyle.
Distribution and way of life
Claire lemurs are endemic to the island of Nosy Be off the northwest coast of Madagascar . Their habitat are tropical rainforests .
Little is known about the way of life of this newly discovered species. Like all mouse lemurs, they are likely to be nocturnal and sleep in leaf nests or tree hollows during the day. They usually stay in trees, where they move on all fours or jumping. Mouse lemurs are mostly omnivores that mainly eat fruits and insects.
Danger
No information can currently be given about the degree of endangerment of the Claire mouse lemur, but parts of its range are protected. The IUCN lists the species under “too little data available” ( data deficient ).
literature
- Nick Garbutt: Mammals of Madagascar. A Complete Guide. Yale University Press, New Haven CT 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4 .
- R. Andriantompohavana, JR Zaonarivelo, SE Engberg, R. Randriamampionona, SM McGuire, GD Shore, R. Rakotonomenjanahary, RA Brenneman and EE Louis jr .: Mouse Lemurs of Northeastern Madagascar with a Description of a New Species at Lokobe Special Reserve. In: Occasional Papers, Museum of Texas Tech University, 259 (2006), pp. 1-24 PDF