Horsfield's Tarsier

Cephalopachus bancanus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Tarsiidae

About

Horsfield's tarsier is the only species of tarsier in the genus Cephalopachus. Named by American naturalist Thomas Horsfield, it is also referred to as western tarsier. The species occurs on Borneo, Sumatra and nearby islands and is, like other members of the group, entirely nocturnal.

Fun Fact

This species can live in both primary and secondary forests, and it also lives in forests along the coasts or on the edge of plantations.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in both primary and secondary forests, and it also lives in forests along the coasts or on the edge of plantations.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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