Potto

Perodicticus potto

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Lorisidae

About

The pottos are three species of strepsirrhine primate in the genus Perodicticus of the family Lorisidae. In some English-speaking parts of Africa, they are called "softly-softlys".

Fun Fact

Pottos have bony spines on their neck vertebrae that protrude through the skin — when threatened, they tuck their head between their legs and present this armoured ridge to attackers.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20-26 years

Threats

Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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