VUVulnerable
Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur
Cheirogaleus medius
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat-tailed_dwarf_lemur
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CHEIROGALEIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur classified as Vulnerable?
Fat-tailed 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 Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur live?
Fat-tailed 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 Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur?
The main threats to Fat-tailed 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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