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Peters’ Mouse Lemur

Microcebus myoxinus

Taxonomy

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

About

Pygmy mouse lemur (Microcebus myoxinus), also known as Peters' mouse lemur or dormouse lemur, is a primate weighing only 43–55 g (1.5–1.9 oz); it is the second smallest of the mouse lemurs. Its dorsal side is a rufous-brown colour, and creamy-white ventrally. It lives in dry deciduous forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peters’ Mouse Lemur?
The scientific name of Peters’ Mouse Lemur is Microcebus myoxinus.
What kingdom does Peters’ Mouse Lemur belong to?
Peters’ Mouse Lemur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Peters’ Mouse Lemur belong to?
Peters’ Mouse Lemur belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Peters’ Mouse Lemur belong to?
Peters’ Mouse Lemur belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Peters’ Mouse Lemur belong to?
Peters’ Mouse Lemur belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Peters’ Mouse Lemur belong to?
Peters’ Mouse Lemur belongs to the family Cheirogaleidae.
What genus does Peters’ Mouse Lemur belong to?
Peters’ Mouse Lemur belongs to the genus Microcebus.