Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur
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
