Fact Sheet
A greater mouse lemur walking on a horizontal branch. Click image for larger version.
Order: Primates; Suborder: Prosimii
Family: Cheirogaleidae; Genus: Mirza
Species: coquereli
Related Species
Although there are several other small nocturnal lemurs, the Coquerel's dwarf lemur is the only member of the Genus Mirza.
Key Facts
Adult Size : 9 ½ ounces to 12 ½ ounes
Social life : Solitary forager, strictly nocturnal, sleeps in groups of up to 5 individuals
Habitat : north and central western dry deciduous forests
Diet : fruits, flowers, buds, gums, insects, insect secretions, spiders, frogs, chameleons and small birds.
Lifespan : 15 - 20 years in the wild
Sexual maturity : 2 years
Mating : Thought to be a non-seasonal breeder
Gestation : 3 months, infants are born in January
Number of young : one - four infants per litter, one litter each year
DLC Naming theme : Malagasy animals (Jijy, Ankana, Gory, etc.)
Malagasy names : Tsiba, Tilitilivaha, Siba, Setohy, Fitily
Interesting Fact
- Coquerel's dwarf lemurs sleep in large nests 7 - 35 feet (2-10m) off the ground.