Common Name: Lesser Mouse Lemurs

Toxonomy: Mammalia Primata Cheirogaleidae . Microcebus murinus

Identification: Their are 4 sub-species of the Lesser Mouse lemur, they gray, brown, rufus mouse, and pygmy. Their are about the size of a chipmunk, and weigh in at a light .1 to .2 lbs. The are about 5 inches in length. Physical attributes of this species constitute long fleshy ears, and a gray coat, with a light belly.

Environment: This species has a wide range of habitat. THey can be found in secondary forests, roadside brush, gardens, and spiny deserts. They are found in these enviroments in the south and west of Madagascar.

Diet: Their diet consists of insects, fruit, flowers, and different types of leaves. More specifically they enjoy beatles over any other kind of insect.

Behavior: They are solitary foragers, but they sleep in groups. Their group numbers are usually near the figure of 15. They are nocturnal animals.

Reproduction: After one year they are usually ready to begin producing offspring. They usually produce twins, and have a gestation of 19 to 62 days. They breed in September and give brith in November. The young are independant at two months, and until then the mothers carry their young around in their mouth.

Conservation: The fate of this species is not very bad compared to some of the other species of lemur. They are among the least threatened, and are perhaps the most widespread and diverse. They are extremely adaptable, and there are currently 250 individuals in captivity.

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