Jatna's Tarsier
Tarsius supriatnai
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Primates · Tarsiidae
About
The Jatna’s tarsier, also known locally as Mimito, is a species of tarsier endemic to the northern Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Indonesia. Previously classified together with the Spectral tarsier, this species was reclassified and elevated as a separate species in 2017 due to their distinct and separate acoustic duet calls between males and females.
Fun Fact
Previously classified together with the Spectral tarsier, this species was reclassified and elevated as a separate species in 2017 due to their distinct and separate acoustic duet calls between males and females.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found inhabiting cocoa plantations, nesting among bamboo and rattan tree clusters or secondary forest fragments surrounding the plantation and making use of cocoa trees to support their locomotion.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change