Lokobe Mouse Lemur

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

The Lokobe Mouse Lemur (Microcebus lokobensis) is a species of mouse lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is only known from humid forest on the island of Nosy Be and on the mainland near the village of Manehoka, including Lokobe Reserve.[1] The type locality is the Lokobe Reserve, with the same type location as Claire's Mouse Lemur.[1] It is a reddish mouse lemur with a total length of 26 to 28 centimeters, including 15 to 17 centemeters of tail.[1]

[edit] References

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