Tarsier Facts

wild.nature (57)in #nature • 7 years ago

Class:Mammalia
Order:Primates
Family:Tarsiidae
Genus:Tarsius
Scientific Name:Tarsius
Common Name:Tarsier
Other Name(s):Western Tarsier, Eastern Tarsier, Philippine Tarsier
Group:Mammal
Number Of Species:18
Location:A number of south-east Asian islands
Habitat:Forests, mangroves and scrub
Colour:Grey, Brown, Ochre, Golden
Skin Type:Fur
Size (H):9cm -16cm
Weight:80g - 165g
Top Speed:40kph
Diet:Carnivore
Prey:Insects, Lizards, Birds
Predators:Cats, Snakes, Birds of Prey
Lifestyle:Nocturnal
Group Behaviour:Solitary/Group
Life Span:12 - 20 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity:1 - 2 years
Gestation Period:180 days
Average Litter Size:1
Name Of Young:Infant
Age Of Weaning:8 weeks
Conservation Status:Endangered
Estimated Population Size:Declining
Biggest Threat:Habitat loss

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