Goodman mouse lemur
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Goodman mouse lemur ( Microcebus lehilahytsara ) |
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The Goodman Mausmaki ( Microcebus lehilahytsara ) is an on Madagascar living primate species from the kind of mouse lemurs within the group of lemurs . The species was first described in 2005 . The name honors the biologist Steven M. Goodman , the specific epithet lehilahytsara is a combination of the Malagasy words for "good" and "man".
Goodman lemurs are among the smaller representatives of the mouse lemurs and are therefore among the smallest primates. They reach a head body length of 9 centimeters, a tail length of 11 to 12 centimeters and a weight of 30 to 64 grams. Their fur is colored red-brown to orange-brown on the upper side, the belly is whitish. The long tail is also colored red-brown. The head is rounded, the muzzle short, the ears are small and round. There is a noticeable white stripe between the large eyes.
Goodman lemurs are so far only known from the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and neighboring areas in eastern Madagascar. Their habitat are tropical rainforests . Very little is known about the way of life of this newly discovered species. Like all mouse lemurs, it is likely to be nocturnal and mainly to be found in the trees. Mouse lemurs are generally omnivores that feed primarily on fruits and insects.
The small distribution area of the Goodman lemur is protected, but information on the degree of endangerment is difficult. The IUCN lists the species under “too little data available” ( data deficient ).
In Europe the species is kept in Pilsen and (albeit hardly visible) in Zurich. The first German maintenance is still pending.
literature
- Christian Roos, Peter Kappeler: Distribution and Conservation Status of Two Newly Described Cheirogaleid Species, Mirza zaza and Microcebus lehilahytsara. Primate Conservation 21, 2006; Pp. 51-53. DOI: 10.1896 / 0898-6207.21.1.51
- Nick Garbutt: Mammals of Madagascar. A Complete Guide. Yale University Press, New Haven & London 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4