Golden brown mouse lemur
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The Golden brown Mausmaki ( Microcebus ravelobensis ) is an on Madagascar living primate species from the kind of mouse lemurs within the group of lemurs .
features
Like all mouse lemurs, golden brown mouse lemurs are very small primates. They reach a head body length of 12 to 14 centimeters, plus a 14 to 17 centimeter long tail. The weight varies between 60 and 110 grams. Their fur is colored golden brown on the upper side, the underside is yellowish-white. The tail, which is relatively long compared to the body, is thin and brown in color. The head is relatively small, the ears are large and sparsely hairy, the large eyes are surrounded by dark brown rings.
Distribution and way of life
Golden brown mouse lemurs inhabit the dry deciduous forests in northwestern Madagascar. They are common in the Ankarafantsika region.
They are nocturnal tree dwellers and often jump through the branches. During the day they sleep in leaf nests and less in tree hollows than other mouse lemurs. Males and females often sleep in the same nest, but look for food separately. They are likely to be omnivores.
Danger
The entire distribution area of this species covers less than 5000 km² and is very fragmented. The threats are the destruction of their habitat and the persecution by introduced predators. The IUCN lists the gold brown mouse lemur as "high risk" ( endangered ).
literature
- Nick Garbutt: Mammals of Madagascar. A Complete Guide. Yale University Press, New Haven & London 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4
- Don E. Wilson, DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World . 3rd edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .