Dwarf lemurs
Order : Primates
Family : Cheirogaleidae
Subfamily : Cheirogaleinae
Genus : Cheirogaleus
Animals in the genus Cheirogaleus |
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| Greater dwarf lemur |
| Fat-tailed dwarf lemur |
Facts about the genus Cheirogaleus, the dwarf lemurs
General characteristicsCheirogaleus is one of the smaller, nocturnal lemurs.
The basic group of Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemurs is comprised of an adult pair and their offspring. (Full text)
Dwarf lemurs are closely related to mouse lemurs. (Full text)
fat-tailed lemur Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemurs are one of the smallest lemurs. (Full text)
Mouse lemurs and dwarf lemurs are small nocturnal species found across virtually all habitats in Madagascar. (Full text)
Animal Description: Dwarf Lemurs are among the smallest of prosimians!
During the rainy season (November through March) fat-tailed dwarf lemurs are very active, eating the plentiful food supply, mating and producing young.
Habitat and ecologyFat-tailed Dwarf Lemurs are found in both primary and well-established secondary forest (Martin, 1984).
The smaller mouse lemurs and dwarf lemurs are nocturnal, preferring to be active in the relative safety of nighttime darkness. (Full text)
Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemurs are one of the smallest lemurs. (Full text)
htm The Living Primates: The dwarf lemurs are nocturnal and highly arboreal.
