Groves’ dwarf lemur

Conservation Status
Vulnerable (VU) – small range and fragmented forests.
Scientific Name Cheirogaleus grovesi
Genus Cheirogaleus
Family Cheirogaleidae
Wildlife Category Nocturnal Primates
Native Region Western–central Madagascar, in dry and transitional forests between the western dry belt and mid‑elevation forests.
Activity Cycle Nocturnal
Diet Omnivorous: fruits, nectar, flowers, and insects; diet shaped by dry‑forest and transitional habitats. animaldiversity+1
Best Season June–November, best August–October (post‑torpor activity in dry‑forest and transitional habitats).
Best Parks Central‑western dry forests, including areas around Tsingy de Bemaraha and adjacent reserves.
Expert Note

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