pygmy mouse lemur (microcebus myoxinus) in Pygmy Mouse Lemurs inhabit the dense tropical forests of Madagascar, preferring areas with thick vegetation and ample tree cover.
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pygmy mouse lemur

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microcebus myoxinusESA Categories -mammals
  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    pygmy mouse lemur, western rufous mouse lemur, peters’ mouse lemur

  • Regions

    Madagascar

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Pygmy Mouse Lemurs inhabit the dense tropical forests of Madagascar, preferring areas with thick vegetation and ample tree cover.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.1, and 5

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