Microcebus rufus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cheirogaleinae
gptkbp:activities nocturnal
gptkbp:behavior arboreal
grooming
studied for social behavior
gptkbp:class gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:color brownish-gray fur
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
scent marking
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of local folklore
gptkbp:diet fruits
insects
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
prey species
gptkbp:eye_color large and forward-facing
gptkbp:family gptkb:Lemuridae
gptkbp:first_described_by in 1792
gptkbp:genetic_diversity used in genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Microcebus
gptkbp:gestation_period about 60 to 70 days
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microcebus rufus
gptkbp:is_described_as gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 8 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:order gptkb:Primates
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
snakes
sharp claws for climbing
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Microcebus_ravelobensis
gptkb:Microcebus_lehilahytsara
gptkb:Microcebus_murinus
gptkb:Microcebus_myoxinus
gptkbp:reproduction seasonal breeders
usually 1 or 2
gptkbp:research_focus model organism for studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Microcebus_rufus
gptkbp:size about 23 to 27 cm
gptkbp:sleeping_habits sleep in tree hollows
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:tail_type long and bushy
gptkbp:territorial_behavior marking territory
gptkbp:weight about 60 to 100 grams
gptkbp:wildlife habitat loss
hunting
displayed in zoos