The gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus), grey mouse lemur or lesser mouse lemur is a small lemur, a type of strepsirrhine primate, found only on the island of Madagascar. Weighing 58 to 67 grams (2.0 to 2.4 oz), it is the largest of the mouse lemurs (genus Microcebus), a group that includes the smallest primates in the world.

The gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus), grey mouse lemur or lesser mouse lemur, is a small lemur, a type of strepsirrhine primate, found only on the island of Madagascar. Weighing 58 to 67 grams (2.0 to 2.4 oz), it is the largest of the mouse lemurs (genus Microcebus), a group that includes the smallest primates in the world.

The gray mouse lemur is one of the most widespread, abundant, and adaptable lemur species. It is able to survive in slightly altered habitats and is, therefore, less threatened by occasional logging than most lemur species.

2024年5月27日 · Grey mouse lemurs, also called lesser mouse lemurs, are among the smallest primate species in the entire world. Even though their size, color and body shape is reminiscent of a common mouse, they are very different than rodents in physiology and genetics.

2009年2月11日 · Mouse lemurs have a combined head, body and tail length of less than 27 cm (10.6 in) making them the most diminutive of the primates (Mittermeier et al. 2006; Ankel-Simons 2007). Among the mouse lemurs, the superlative goes to M. berthae, which is the world’s smallest primate (Dammhahn & Kappeler 2005).

Gray mouse lemurs are one of the small­est liv­ing pri­mates. They are char­ac­ter­ized by short limbs and large eyes. The head and body length is 12 to 14 cm and tail length of 13 to 14.5 cm. They have long, thin lower in­cisors and ca­nines, mak­ing a den­tal comb used for groom­ing.

Gray mouse lemurs are tiny primates native to Madagascar. They are widely distributed on the island and are particularly prevalent along the western coast. These nocturnal primates are highly adaptable and thrive in various habitats.

The gray mouse lemur or lesser mouse lemur is among the world's smallest primate at lengths of up to 10cm (4in) long. These animals are omnivores which will feed on a range of fruits, insects, small reptiles and flowers.

Gray Mouse Lemur. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Microcebus. Species. Microcebus murinus. Identification Numbers. TSN: 572861. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.