Family

Cheirogaleidae

4 species in 3 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 13.4 years (Greater dwarf lemur) to 29 years (Fat-tailed dwarf lemur).

Species
4
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
13.4–29 yr
Longest: Fat-tailed dwarf lemur
Median GC
37.5%
Range 36.3–38.2%
Genera
3
Largest: Cheirogaleus (2)

Overview

The Cheirogaleidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Genera of Cheirogaleidae

3 genera, by species count

Where Cheirogaleidae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Cheirogaleidae

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Species in Cheirogaleidae
Cheirogaleus mediusFat-tailed dwarf lemur29 yr16,613 bp38.07%
Microcebus murinusGray mouse lemur18.2 yr17,114 bp36.31%
Mirza coquereliGiant mouse lemur17.4 yr17,066 bp36.89%
Cheirogaleus majorGreater dwarf lemur13.4 yr16,596 bp38.19%