Gerps Mausmaki
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Gerps Mausmaki ( Microcebus gerpi ) |
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Gerp's mouse lemur ( Microcebus gerpi ) is an on Madagascar living primate species from the kind of mouse lemurs within the group of lemurs . The art epithet honors the Malagasy organization GERP (Groupe d'Étude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar), which is dedicated to the research and protection of lemurs. The Gerps Mausmaki was discovered on June 25, 2009.
features
Gerps Mausmaki is one of the larger species of mouse lemur and reaches a head body length of 7.7 to 9.3 centimeters, plus a 14 to 15 centimeter long tail. The weight is 48 to 90 grams. It has a brownish-gray body and a red-brown head. The color around the eyes is darker and there is a pronounced white stripe between the eyes. The ears are small and dark brown around the edges. There is an indistinct red-brown stripe on the back center line. The color of the belly side varies from light gray to creamy white and extends from the lower neck area to the genital area (including the scrotum). The forearms and legs are darker than the rest of the body. Fingers and toes are pink-brown and sparsely covered with white-gray hairs. The long tail is hairy and brownish-gray in color. It is darker on the top than on the bottom. Body fat can be stored in it. The undercoat of the animals is dense and short, the outer hair is much thinner.
Gerps Mausmaki differs morphologically and genetically from its closest relative, the Jolly Mausmaki ( Microcebus jollyae ). So it has a significantly longer tail. The species of mouse lemur with the geographically closest habitat is the Goodman mouse lemur ( Microcebus lehilahytsara ). Compared to him, Gerps Mausmaki is bigger and heavier, has a longer and wider head, a longer snout, a larger eye relief, longer lower legs, a longer third toe and a longer tail.
distribution
Gerps Mausmaki occurs in eastern Madagascar exclusively in the Sahafina forest , an unprotected rainforest fragment of 15.6 km².
literature
- Radespiel, U .; Ratsimbazafy, JH; Rasoloharijaona, S .; Raveloson, H .; Andriaholinirina, N .; Rakotondravony, R .; Randrianarison, RM; Randrianambinina, B. (2011). First indications of a highland specialist among mouse lemurs (Microcebus spp.) And evidence for a new mouse lemur species from eastern Madagascar . Primates. doi : 10.1007 / s10329-011-0290-2
Web links
- ScienceDaily (Jan. 7, 2012): New Primate Species Discovered On Madagascar