The Furry-eared Dwarf Lemur (Cheirogaleus crossleyi) is, like other lemurs, only found on the island of Madagascar. It has a pelage coloration that is red-brown dorsally and gray ventrally. The eye-rings of this species are blackish and the ears are black inside and out. The dental formula of this species is 2:1:3:3 on both the upper and lower jaws.
References
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