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Greater dwarf lemur
Order : Primates
Family : Cheirogaleidae
Subfamily : Cheirogaleinae
Species : Cheirogaleus major
The Greater dwarf lemur is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the greater dwarf lemur
A greater dwarf lemur group is called a 'troop'.Countries
Madagascar
Facts about the greater dwarf lemur
ticon { position:relative; border:1 solid gray; top:-18; left:46; } MultimediafromEncartaGo to article|View all multimedia|Appears in Greater Dwarf LemurThe greater dwarf lemur is one of four species of dwarf lemurs, which are found only on the island of Madagascar. (Full text)
Greater Dwarf LemurThe greater dwarf lemur is one of four species of dwarf lemurs, which are found only on the island of Madagascar. (Full text)
Cheirogaleus major is nocturnal, it is larger than Microcebus (Full text)
The Greater Dwarf Lemur is a (Full text)
The absence of Cheirogaleus major is likely due to their tendency to enter torpor during the winter months. (Full text)