The Philippine tarsier is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines, found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte, with additional range on Maripipi, Siargao, Basilan and Dinagat islands. It belongs to the roughly 45-million-year-old family Tarsiidae, whose name derives from the animal's elongated tarsus, or ankle bone, and though formerly classified within the genus Tarsius, it has since been placed as the sole member of a new genus, Carlito, named for the conservationist Carlito Pizarras.
Facts
Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to People Living or ExtinctDerived from this species' own Conservation Status: this atlas's IUCN category list has no Extinct value, so a set conservation-status is itself evidence of living status. Comparison
CITES Appendix Scientific Name Conservation Status Body Size Band Activity Pattern Activity Pattern Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceTheir eyes are disproportionately large, having the largest eye-to-body weight ratio of all mammals. The Philippine tarsier measures 85 to 160 mm (3.35 to 6.30 in) in height, making it one of the smallest primates. The thin, rough fur which is colored gray to dark brown. 1 Partially Attested
Population Estimatefigure covers only the Bohol island population, not the whole species range Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Philippine tarsier, Wikipedia
In Biome
Source Philippine tarsier, Wikipedia
In the Other Atlases
Found In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. Philippine tarsier, Wikipedia
Introduction
The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta) is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines.
Infobox: status
NT
Threats in the wild
the number has dropped to around 700 on the island according to the Philippine Tarsier Foundation.
Anatomy and morphology
Their eyes are disproportionately large, having the largest eye-to-body weight ratio of all mammals. The Philippine tarsier measures 85 to 160 mm (3.35 to 6.30 in) in height, making it one of the smallest primates. The thin, rough fur which is colored gray to dark brown.
Article text, activity pattern
These huge eyes provide this nocturnal animal with excellent night vision.
article text (relationship to people), EntityId 284436
This classification is based on an estimated significant decline over the last three generations (about 20 years), but less than 30%, due to habitat loss and because of poaching for the pet trade.
article text (diet), EntityId 284436
The Philippine tarsier is primarily insectivorous, its diet consists of insects, spiders, small crustaceans, and small vertebrates such as small lizards and birds.
Article text
The Philippine tarsier is listed in Appendix II of CITES, and the U.S.
Child Taxon Of: Tarsiidae, Lead
It is a member of the approximately 45-million-year-old family Tarsiidae
In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Geographic range and habitat
Its habitat also includes tropical rainforest with dense vegetation and trees that offer it protection such as tall grasses, bushes, and bamboo shoots.
View the Source2. Philippine tarsier (Wikipedia)
3. GBIF Species API
4. Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of Liverpool: AnAge entry for Carlito syrichta
Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of LiverpoolLifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
Maximum longevity 16 years (captivity)
Life history traits (averages): Adult weight
Adult weight 119.2 g
View the Source 5. Ecological Archives E095-178 (Wilman et al. 2014): EltonTraits 1.0 mammal diet data
Ecological Archives E095-178 (Wilman et al. 2014)MamFuncDat.txt row for this species, Activity-Nocturnal, Activity-Crepuscular and Activity-Diurnal columnsQuote, MamFuncDat.txt row for this species, Activity-Nocturnal, Activity-Crepuscular and Activity-Diurnal columns
Tarsius syrichta Tarsiidae 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ref_1 ABC Ar A 1 1 0 Ref_1 ABC 113.5 Ref_117 1
Wikidata: Philippine Tarsier
Wikidata Q536862, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Catalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of LifeChild Taxon Of: PrimatesView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.