Northern Needle-clawed Galago (Euoticus pallidus) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Northern Needle-clawed Galago

Euoticus pallidus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Galagidae

About

The northern needle-clawed bushbaby is a species of strepsirrhine primate in the family Galagidae. It is found in the coastal region of Cameroon and Nigeria, and on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea in lower-elevation forests that provide its specialized diet of tree gum and resins.

Fun Fact

This is a medium-sized species with a head-and-body length of 180 mm (7 in) and a tail of 190 mm (7.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in both primary and secondary moist lowland forest, mostly in the upper and middle parts of the canopy.

Diet

Diet of tree gum and resins.

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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