Dian's tarsier

The Diana Tarsier ( Tarsius dentatus, synonym: Tarsius dianae ) is a primate of the group of tarsiers. T. dentatus and T. dianae were described as two separate species, today they are considered conspecific.

Features

Diana tarsiers are like all tarsiers very small primates, they reach a body length from 11.5 to 12.5 centimeters. The tail is 22 to 25 centimeters much longer, he is hairless except for a tuft of hair at the top. The weight of these animals is 95 to 130 grams. The coat is gray. As with all Koboldmakis hind legs as an adaptation to the jumping movement are very long, and the tarsi are extended. The most striking feature of the rounded head are the eyes enlarged as with all tarsiers. From the closely related Sulawesi tarsier, the Diana Tarsier is different on the upper and lower lip, the more conspicuous rings around the eyes and other details in the skull structure in the white hair.

Distribution and habitat

These primates are endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. They inhabit the central part of the island and the eastern peninsula. Their habitat are rain and mangrove forests, where they are more common in secondary forests.

Lifestyle and diet

Diana tarsiers are like all tarsiers nocturnal tree-dwellers who sleep during the day in dense vegetation. At night, they go in search of food, while they move vertically away climbing and jumping. But you move more frequently than others Koboldmakiarten continued on all fours.

The animals live in groups of two to seven animals. Groups are made up of one male, one to three females and the common offspring. The group members sleep together, though without physical contact, and meet regularly in search of food. There are territorial animals, the coalfields 1-2 acres inhabit. The spot is marked with urine.

In the morning let Diana tarsier duet songs resound. This Gesänger have cousins ​​back to their own territory and stärlen probably cohesion within the group.

These primates, like all tarsiers pure carnivores. They feed primarily on insects, such as crickets, Spring terror and moths. To a lesser extent they also take small vertebrates to himself.

Endangering

The main threat to Diana tarsiers, the destruction of its habitat through deforestation dar. Other hazards are the hunting by pets ( such as cats ) and the pet trade. The IUCN lists the species as "endangered" ( vulnerable ).