It is relatively small compared with other Genicanthus species.

Like all mouse lemurs, this species is nocturnal and arboreal.

Example of two 9-year-old mouse lemurs in the Restrikal cohort.

In particular, mouse lemurs can enter a state of “torpor”, a form of dormancy.

In addition, the analysis confirmed the status of the previously described 21 species.

Mouse lemurs weigh no more than 90 g and are the size of a large mouse.

Its genus, Microcebus, includes the smallest primates in the world.

Mouse lemurs mark their territory by urinating on their hands and feet, dispersing the smell as they move.

Microcebus manitatra's name symbolizes the expansion of the range of a subgroup from western Madagascar.

Microcebus manitatra's name symbolizes the expansion of the range of a subgroup from western Madagascar.

Eight species of lemurs are recorded in Ankarafantsika: one strict diurnal species, two cathemeral species, five typically nocturnal species of which the famous Microcebus, the smallest in the world.

Research has shown, however, that mouse lemurs, the smallest living primates, consume more fruit than insects, contradicting the popular hypothesis.

8 lemur species have been observed in Ankarafantsika : a diurnal species, 2 mixed species, 5 typically nocturnal species including the famous mouse lemurs, the smallest primates in the world (14 centimeters).

Mouse lemurs, of the genus microcebus, are the smallest lemur species in the world and therefore the smallest primates in the world as well.

Mouse lemurs, on the other hand, are nocturnal, reducing their ability to use visual signals for mate selection.