Simmons mouse lemons

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Simmons mouse lemons
Systematics
Order : Primates (Primates)
Subordination : Wet-nose primates (Strepsirrhini)
Partial order : Lemurs (Lemuriformes)
Family : Cat lemurs (Cheirogaleidae)
Genre : Mouse lemurs ( Microcebus )
Type : Simmons mouse lemons
Scientific name
Microcebus simmonsi
Louis et al. , 2006

The Simmons-mouse lemurs ( Microcebus simmonsi ) 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 and the name honors Lee Simmons, director of the Omaha Zoo .

Simmons lemons are among the stockiest members of their genus. They reach a head body length of around 9 centimeters, plus a 14 centimeter long tail. Their weight is 47 to 82 grams. Their fur is reddish-brown to orange on the top and on the head, the belly is light gray or white. There is a black stripe on the head, the muzzle is white. As with all mouse lemurs, the head is round and the eyes are large as an adaptation to the nocturnal lifestyle.

Simmons' lemons are so far only from a small area in eastern Madagascar, the area of ​​the Betampona and Zahamena nature reserves. Their habitat are tropical rainforests .

Little is known about the way of life of this newly discovered species. She is a nocturnal tree dweller and moves on all fours and jumping. Mouse lemurs are generally omnivores that feed primarily on fruits and insects.

There is also no precise information about the degree of endangerment, but the locations are in protected areas. 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 2007, ISBN 978-0-300-12550-4 .
  • Edward E. Louis, Melissa S. Coles, Rambinintsoa Andriantompohavana, Julie A. Sommer, Shannon E. Engberg, John R. Zaonarivelo, Mireya I. Mayor, Rick A. Brenneman: Revision of the Mouse Lemurs ( Microcebus ) of Eastern Madagascar. In: International Journal of Primatology. 27, No. 2, 2006, pp. 347-389.

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