VUVulnerable
Crossley's Dwarf Lemur
Cheirogaleus crossleyi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in CHEIROGALEIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Crossley's Dwarf Lemur classified as Vulnerable?
Crossley's Dwarf Lemur is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Crossley's Dwarf Lemur live?
Crossley's Dwarf Lemur occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crossley's Dwarf Lemur?
The main threats to Crossley's Dwarf Lemur are 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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