Angolan Dwarf Galago
Galagoides kumbirensis
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Primates · Galagidae
About
The Angolan dwarf galago is a species of dwarf galago native to Angola, and was named after western Angolan Kumbira Forest. Though 36 individuals of the Angolan dwarf galago were identified in September 2013, it was declared as a new species in 2017, and is now the nineteenth species of galago to be identified. Its call, described as "A loud chirping crescendo of longer notes, followed by a fading twitter", was enough to separate it as a new species, without any genetic identification, due to its uniqueness.
Fun Fact
It is by far the largest of its family, with a head-body length of 6.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to Angola, and was named after western Angolan Kumbira Forest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change