Spectral tarsier
A species of Tarsiers, Also known as Eastern tarsier Scientific name : Tarsius tarsier Genus : Tarsiers
Spectral tarsier, A species of Tarsiers
Also known as:
Eastern tarsier
Scientific name: Tarsius tarsier
Genus: Tarsiers
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Description
The Selayar Leprechaunmaki (Tarsius tarsier, syn: Lemur tarsier .mw-parser-output .PersonErxleben, 1777, Lemur spectrum Pallas, 1778) is a primate species from the group of leprechaun males and the type species of the Sulawesi leprechaun mackerel (Tarsius). It only occurs on the island of Selayar south of Sulawesi. Under the name Tarsius tarsier, all leprechaun mahaws used to be run by Sulawesi.
General Info
Lifespan
13-17 years
Diet
Spectral tarsier is predominantly insectivorous, with insects constituting the major part of its diet. This primate demonstrates a preference for large, arthropod prey, notably beetles, spiders, and orthopterans. Spectral tarsier also occasionally consumes small vertebrates, such as birds and bats.
Appearance
The Tarsius tarsier is a small primate with a distinctive skinny body and a dense, velvety fur coat, which is predominantly grey or beige. Its oversized eyes, one of the largest in relation to one's body of any mammal, highlight its small, endearing face. The spectral tarsier has distinctive elongated fingers and toes, enabling its arboreal lifestyle. With a long tufted tail providing balance, it is a unique creature. There are no noticeable differences between genders or ages in their appearance.
Behavior
Spectral tarsier is a nocturnal primate that predominantly lives solitarily or in small family units. Each member maintains its own territory, hunting for insects, its primary diet, individually at night. Notably, spectral tarsier communicates by a variety of vocalizations, grooming, and scent marking. Fascinatingly, it exhibits vertical clinging and leaping, a unique form of locomotion in its dense forest habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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