Difference between revisions of "Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur"
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| − | The Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur or Lesser Dwarf Lemur is endemic to Madagascar. The Western Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur is home to the dry forest in the west of the island. The Southern Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur can be found in the area of [[Fort Dauphin]] in the south of Madagascar. | + | The Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur or Lesser Dwarf Lemur is endemic to Madagascar. The <i>Western Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur</i> is home to the dry forest in the west of the island. The <i>Southern Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur</i> can be found in the area of [[Fort Dauphin]] in the south of Madagascar. |
| − | + | With the size of 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 20-27cm. Depending on the season, the body weight varies between 120 and 270 gram. The nocturnal lemur has large eyes with dark, black rings around. The fur is brownish-red or grey, with a complete white undersite and white feet. The Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur spends almost all the time in trees and moves by jumping with all four short legs. | |
Revision as of 10:21, 28 March 2010
The Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur or Lesser Dwarf Lemur is endemic to Madagascar. The Western Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur is home to the dry forest in the west of the island. The Southern Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur can be found in the area of Fort Dauphin in the south of Madagascar.
With the size of 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 20-27cm. Depending on the season, the body weight varies between 120 and 270 gram. The nocturnal lemur has large eyes with dark, black rings around. The fur is brownish-red or grey, with a complete white undersite and white feet. The Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur spends almost all the time in trees and moves by jumping with all four short legs.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Suborder: Strepsirrhini
Family: Cheirogaleidae
Genus: Cheirogaleus
Species: C. medius
