[[File:Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur 001.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Photo of a Western Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur in the [[Kirindy Forest]] by Miyabi Nakabayashi, 2010]]
With the Equal in size of to a small rat, the Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur is one of the smallest primates. The body length is about 20-23cm and the tail meassures measures 20-27cm. Depending on the season, the body weight varies between 120 120g and 270 gram270g. The Tis nocturnal lemur has large huge eyes with dark, black rings around. The fur is brownish-red or grey, with a complete white undersite underbelly and white feet. The Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur spends almost all the time in trees and moves by jumping with all four short legs.
The nocturnal lemur eats mainly fruits, but also flowers, seeds, insects and nectar. From time to time small vertebrates are on the menu.
