Wallace's Tarsier

Tarsius wallacei

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Tarsiidae

About

Wallace's tarsier, is a species of Sulawesi tarsier. It is found in the forests of what is referred to geologically as the neck of Sulawesi in Central Sulawesi. It is a small brown arboreal primate of the infraorder Tarsiiformes less than 15 cm (6 in) long. Locally in Kaili-Da'a dialect it is called Tangkasi, while in Kaili-Ledo dialect, it is called Toga.

Fun Fact

It is found in the forests of what is referred to geologically as the neck of Sulawesi in Central Sulawesi.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in both primary and secondary forest and in degraded areas.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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