Brown Greater Galago

Otolemur crassicaudatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Primates · Galagidae

About

The brown greater galago, also known as the large-eared greater galago or thick-tailed galago, is a nocturnal primate, the largest in the family of galagos. As opposed to smaller galago species it would climb, walk or run rather than leap.

Fun Fact

The brown greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), also known as the large-eared greater galago or thick-tailed galago, is a nocturnal primate, the largest in the family of galagos.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Angola, Tanzania, Rwanda, southern Kenya and the coast of Somalia.

Diet

Diet consists of fruit (like berries, figs), seeds, acacia gum, flowers, insects, slugs, and even reptiles and small birds.

Lifespan

18 years (captivity)

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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