Formosan Cypress vs Goodman’s Mouse Lemur

Chamaecyparis formosensis compared with Microcebus lehilahytsara

Key Differences

• Formosan Cypress is Endangered while Goodman’s Mouse Lemur is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Cypress	Goodman’s Mouse Lemur
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cupressaceae	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Chamaecyparis	Microcebus
Species	Chamaecyparis formosensis	Microcebus lehilahytsara

Conservation Status

Formosan Cypress

EN — Endangered

Goodman’s Mouse Lemur

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Cypress	Goodman’s Mouse Lemur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Cypress

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Goodman’s Mouse Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.