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Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

Allocebus trichotis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Cheirogaleidae ›Genus: Allocebus

About

The hairy-eared dwarf lemur (Allocebus trichotis), or hairy-eared mouse lemur, is one of the most scarcely known lemurs. A. trichotis is a nocturnal lemur that is endemic to Madagascar. It was originally named by Dr. Albert Günther in 1875 as Cheirogaleus trichotis as part of the Cheirogaleidae family, or the dwarf lemurs. However, in 1967 Petter-Rousseaux and Petter reassigned the lemur to its own genus and is the now only member of the genus Allocebus. The

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur?
The scientific name of Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur is Allocebus trichotis.
What is the conservation status of Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur?
The Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belong to?
Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belong to?
Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belong to?
Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belong to?
Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belong to?
Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belongs to the family Cheirogaleidae.
What genus does Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belong to?
Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur belongs to the genus Allocebus.