Microcebus tavaratra

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:behavior forages at night
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:coloration brownish-grey fur
gptkbp:communication vocalizations and body language
gptkbp:conservation habitat protection
research and monitoring
gptkbp:conservation_efforts involvement in wildlife reserves
gptkbp:conservation_status Endangered
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 André M. A. de P. de la Blanchardière
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gleans insects from foliage
climbs trees to find food
gptkbp:genetic_studies undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Microcebus
gptkbp:gestation_period about 60 days
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_range northern Madagascar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microcebus tavaratra
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length approximately 24 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 8 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:order gptkb:Primates
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population unknown but declining
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Cheirogaleus_medius
gptkb:Microcebus_murinus
gptkb:Lemur_catta
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
seasonal breeding
usually one or two per litter
gptkbp:research_importance studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:sleeping_habits sleeps in tree hollows
gptkbp:social_behavior territorial
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:tail_length longer than body
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting
gptkbp:weaning_age around 2 months
gptkbp:weight about 0.5 kg
gptkbp:year gptkb:2000
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microcebus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7