Microcebus rufus (E. Geoffroy 1828)

[Microcebus] rufus (E. Geoffroy 1828), Cours Hist. Nat. Mamm., lecon 11, 1828: 24.

Type Locality: Madagascar.

Vernacular Names: Eastern Rufous Mouse Lemur.

Synonyms: Microcebus smithii Gray 1842 .

Distribution: E and N Madagascar.

Conservation: CITES – Appendix I; U.S. ESA – Endangered; IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Separated from murinus by Petter et al. (1977:30).