VUVulnerable
Geoffroy's Dwarf Lemur
Cheirogaleus major
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_dwarf_lemur
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CHEIROGALEIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Geoffroy's Dwarf Lemur classified as Vulnerable?
Geoffroy'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 Geoffroy's Dwarf Lemur live?
Geoffroy'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 Geoffroy's Dwarf Lemur?
The main threats to Geoffroy's Dwarf Lemur are 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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