VulnerableRufous Mouse Lemur
Microcebus rufus
One of the 6 lemurs on WAnimals
Mammals · Primates · Cheirogaleidae
Microcebus murinus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The grey mouse lemur is one of the smallest and most abundant primates in Madagascar, native to the dry forests of the west of the island. It is nocturnal and omnivorous: fruit, flowers, nectar, insects and occasionally small vertebrates. In the dry season it stores fat in its tail and goes into prolonged torpor. It is one of the primates most used in ageing research, because its life cycle is short and it spontaneously develops brain changes similar to those in humans.
Weight
50 g – 80 g
Size
12 cm – 14 cm
Life expectancy
10 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcebus_murinus
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