Sangihe Tarsier

Tarsius sangirensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Tarsiidae

About

The Sangihe tarsier, also known as Sangihe Island tarsier, is a small primate found on Sangir Island, which is located about 200 kilometers north-east of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. In 2008 a population of the Sangihe tarsier was determined to be a distinct species, the Siau Island tarsier. Locally in the Sangihe dialect of Sangir language, tarsiers are called Senggasi or Higo.

Fun Fact

Tarsiers are the only known primates that are completely carnivorous.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Sangihe Islands in Indonesia which is only 547 km2.

Diet

Eats mainly insects such as grasshoppers and beetles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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