It might also inhabit a section of west-central Madagascar. The length of the head and body range from 167-264 mm. It is broad at the base and tapers to the end. A black ring of hair surrounds the eyes.
Thick fur covers the rest of the body.
The fur varies from gray to reddish brown on the head, back, and tail. The greater dwarf lemur is omnivorous. The estrus cycle of females lasts 2-3 days and mating usually occurs in October or November. In December or January, females give birth in a tree cavity that is padded with leaves. There are usually 2-3 offspring born.