Lariang tarsier

The Lariang Tarsier ( Tarsius lariang ) is a primate of the group of tarsiers. He was described in 2006.

Features

Lariang - tarsiers are like all tarsiers relatively small primates, they reach a weight of 70 to 110 grams. Their fur is dyed a dark gray-brown, the tail, which is longer than the trunk is dark and ends in a thick black lace. The head is characterized as with all tarsiers through the big eyes, the ears are relatively large. From other, closely related species, they differ by a black stripe along the nose and black circles around the eyes. Like all tarsiers, the hind legs and the tarsi as an adaptation to the jumping of life are extended.

Dissemination and lifestyle

Lariang - tarsiers are located in the western part of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, where they come from, inter alia in the area of the river Lariang from which also derives its name. The exact limits of its range are unknown. Their habitat is forests.

Little is known about the life of these newly discovered species, probably agrees with that of the other tarsiers from Sulawesi match. Consequently, they are nocturnal and arboreal, which move vertically climbing and jumping. They will stay in the lower tree regions and are rarely more than 2 meters in height. They should live in small groups, which are composed of one male, one or more females and the common offspring. They carry pairs in front duet songs, which probably conspecific be made aware of their own territory.

Like all tarsiers, they are pure carnivores. They feed probably on insects and small vertebrates.

Endangering

Also, due to the uncertainty regarding the distribution area can be to the level of danger give any details. Probably represent the destruction of habitat and possibly also the hunt for pets threats represents the IUCN lists the species currently under "too little data available " ( data deficient ).