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Microcebus danfossi

Microcebus danfossi

Microcebus danfossi (Microcebus danfossi) is an arboreal lemur that usually lives in pairs near streams or rivers. It feeds mainly on fruits and insects. It is active at night and spends the day hiding in tree holes. It is found in the mountainous rainforests of Madagascar.Listed in the 2014 Red Lis

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Scientific Name Microcebus danfossi
Length 10-12cm
Weight No verification information
Lifespan No verification information
IUCN Status LC
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    Microcebus danfossi (Microcebus danfossi) is an arboreal lemur that usually lives in pairs near streams or rivers. It feeds mainly on fruits and insects. It is active at night and spends the day hiding in tree holes. It is found in the mountainous rainforests of Madagascar.

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    Listed in the 2014 Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver3.1 - Endangered (EN).


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    Appearance

    The Danforth's dwarf lemur is a small lemur endemic to Madagascar. It lives in the western deciduous forests in a limited range between the Sofia and Mevarano rivers. It is a relatively large red dwarf lemur, with a total length of 25-29 cm, including a 15-17 cm tail.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Distributed in the mountainous rainforests of Madagascar. It lives low in the trees and is found in humid tropical rainforests.
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