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Cheirogaleidae - Dwarf Lemurs, Mouse Lemurs

There are 29 species of very small lemurs in this family. They are all found in Madagascar.

They have big eyes, very long tails, long rear legs, and soft gray or brown fur.

They live in trees and are nocturnal. They are omnivores and eat fruit, insects, spiders, flowers, leaves, and small vertebrate animals. They live alone or in pairs.

  • Crossley’s dwarf lemur is found in northern and eastern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Crossley’s Dwarf Lemur
    (Cheirogaleus crossleyi)
    Crossley’s dwarf lemur is found in northern and eastern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • Geoffroy's dwarf lemur is found along the eastern coast of Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Geoffroy's Dwarf Lemur
    (Cheirogaleus major)
    Geoffroy's dwarf lemur is found along the eastern coast of Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The western fat-tailed dwarf lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Western Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur
    (Cheirogaleus medius)
    The western fat-tailed dwarf lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • Madame Berthe's mouse lemur is found in west Madagascar in the Menabe-Antimena Protected Area. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus berthae)
    Madame Berthe's mouse lemur is found in west Madagascar in the Menabe-Antimena Protected Area. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The gray-brown mouse lemur is found in southwestern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray-Brown Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus griseorufus)
    The gray-brown mouse lemur is found in southwestern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Goodman’s mouse lemur is found in northeastern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Goodman's Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus lehilahytsara)
    Goodman’s mouse lemur is found in northeastern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • Claire's mouse lemur, also known as the Nosy Be mouse lemur, is found in northwestern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Claire's Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus mamiratra)
    Claire's mouse lemur, also known as the Nosy Be mouse lemur, is found in northwestern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The gray mouse lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus murinus)
    The gray mouse lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Peters’ mouse lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Peters' Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus myoxinus)
    Peters’ mouse lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The golden-brown mouse lemur is found in northwestern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Golden-Brown Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus ravelobensis)
    The golden-brown mouse lemur is found in northwestern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The rufous mouse lemur is found in rainforests in eastern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Rufous Mouse Lemur
    (Microcebus rufus)
    The rufous mouse lemur is found in rainforests in eastern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • Coquerel's giant mouse lemur is found in deciduous forests in west central Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Coquerel's Giant Mouse Lemur
    (Mirza coquereli)
    Coquerel's giant mouse lemur is found in deciduous forests in west central Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The northern giant mouse lemur is found in northern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Northern Giant Mouse Lemur
    (Mirza zaza)
    The northern giant mouse lemur is found in northern Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The pale fork-marked lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Pale Fork-Marked Lemur
    (Phaner pallescens)
    The pale fork-marked lemur is found in western Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered

Did You Know?

The western fat-tailed dwarf lemur is one of the species found in this family.
The western fat-tailed dwarf lemur is one of the species found in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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