Rufous Mouse Lemur

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Microcebus rufus

Rufous Mouse Lemur, a reference photo
Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The brown mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) is a small primate, and like the other mouse lemurs can only be found on the island of Madagascar. They are known also as the rufous mouse lemur, eastern rufous mouse lemur, red mouse lemur, or russet mouse lemur. Its dorsal side is brown or reddish-brown, while ventrally it is a whitish-grey.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rufous Mouse Lemur being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Primates
Family
Cheirogaleidae
Species
Microcebus rufus

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