Calabar Angwantibo

Arctocebus calabarensis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Lorisidae

About

The Calabar angwantibo, also known as the Calabar potto, is a strepsirrhine primate of the family Lorisidae. It shares the genus Arctocebus with the golden angwantibo. It is closely related to the potto and to the various lorises.

Fun Fact

It shares the genus Arctocebus with the golden angwantibo (Arctocebus aureus).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the rainforests of west Africa, particularly in tree-fall zones.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of insects, especially caterpillars, but it also eats some fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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