Bongolava Mouse Lemur

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Bongolava Mouse Lemur
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Cheirogaleidae
Genus: Microcebus
Species: M. bongolavensis
Binomial name
Microcebus bongolavensis

The Bongolava Mouse Lemur (Microcebus bongovaensis) is a species of mouse lemur endemic to Madagascar. It lives in western deciduous forest within a limited range, including Bongolava Forest and Ambodimahabibo Forest between the Sofia River and the Mahajamba River.[1] It is a relatively large mouse lemur with a total length of 26 to 29 centimeters, including 15 to 17 centemeters of tail.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Garbutt, Nick (2007). Mammals of Madagascar, A Complete Guide, 98-99.