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Philippine Tarsier

Philippine Tarsier

The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta), known locally as the Maumag in Cebuano/Visayan, is an endangered tarsier species endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly in the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao. Its name is derived from its elongated "tarsus" or ankle bone. Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island.

 
 
Horsfield's Tarsier

Horsfield's Tarsier

Horsfield's Tarsier (Tarsius bancanus), also known as the Western Tarsier, is a species of tarsier.

 
 
Pygmy Tarsier

Pygmy Tarsier

The Pygmy Tarsier (Tarsius pumilus), also known as the Mountain Tarsier or the Lesser Spectral Tarsier, is a nocturnal primate found on central Sulawesi, Indonesia, in an area with lower vegetative species diversity than the lowland tropical forests. The Pygmy Tarsier was believed to have become extinct in the early 20th century. Then, in 2000, Indonesian scientists accidentally killed one while trapping rats.

 
 
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Sangihe Tarsier

The Sangihe Tarsier (Tarsius sangirensis) also known as Sangihe Island Tarsier is a small primate found on Sangir Island, which is located about 200 kilometers north-east of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. The 2008 described Siau Island Tarsier, Tarsius tumpara from Siau Island was formerly considered as population of the Sangihe Tarsier.

 
 
Spectral Tarsier

Spectral Tarsier

The Spectral Tarsier (Tarsius tarsier) is apparently less specialized than the Philippine Tarsier or Horsfield's Tarsier; for example, it lacks adhesive toes. It is the type species for the Tarsius genus. It is found in Indonesia, primarily in the lowlands of Sulawesi and on Selayar Island. The Spectral Tarsier has the largest eye to body size ratio of all of the mammals.

 
 
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Lariang Tarsier

The Lariang Tarsier (Tarsius lariang) is a recently described tarsier occurring in the western part of the central core of Sulawesi. Six museum specimens of this species are known, two of which have been misidentified as the Pygmy Tarsier before their correct identity came out. This species has been named after the Lariang River, an important river in the part of Sulawesi where this species occurs. This species has darker fur than the other Sulawesi tarsiers. The dorsal fur is greyish brown.