The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is a nocturnal, almost entirely arboreal strepsirrhine primate native to the north and east coastal areas of Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines. One of the smallest slow lorises at 265 to 300 grams, it has pale golden to red fur, no markings on its head and lacks a second upper incisor. It lives at low density in lowland primary and secondary forest, gardens and plantations at 35 to 100 metres elevation, and is thought to be one of the more insectivorous slow lorises, also eating gum. The Bornean slow loris complex was rated Vulnerable by the IUCN, and the species is on CITES Appendix I, threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss.
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The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is a strepsirrhine primate and a species of slow loris that is native to the north and east coastal areas of the island of Borneo, as well as the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines.
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The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is a strepsirrhine primate and a species of slow loris that is native to the north and east coastal areas of the island of Borneo, as well as the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines.
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Conservation
It was classified as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN, who consider there to have been a greater than 30% reduction in population between roughly 1984 and 2008, based on harvesting for the pet trade and extensive habitat loss.
Habitat
It is found at elevations between 35-100 meters (115-328 ft) in primary and secondary lowland forest, gardens, and plantations.
Conservation, cites appendix
The Bornean slow loris species complex, including the Philippine slow loris, was classified as "Vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2008, is included in CITES Appendix I, which prevents international commercial trade, and is protected by Indonesian law.
Threats
It is sparsely distributed throughout its range and is threatened by illegal wildlife trade, including the exotic pet trade, and habitat loss.
Relationship to people
It is sparsely distributed throughout its range and is threatened by illegal wildlife trade, including the exotic pet trade, and habitat loss.
Description
Weighing 265-300 grams (9.3-10.6 oz), it is one of the smallest of the slow lorises, and can be distinguished from other slow lorises by its pale golden to red fur, the lack of markings on its head, and consistent absence of a second upper incisor.
Behaviour
The Philippine slow loris is arboreal, nocturnal, and occurs in low densities, making it difficult to locate.
Distribution
The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is a strepsirrhine primate and a species of slow loris that is native to the north and east coastal areas of the island of Borneo, as well as the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines.
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The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is a strepsirrhine primate and a species of slow loris that is native to the north and east coastal areas of the island of Borneo, as well as the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines.
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The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is a strepsirrhine primate and a species of slow loris that is native to the north and east coastal areas of the island of Borneo, as well as the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines.
In Ecosystem: Borneo Rainforest, Habitat and ecology
The species occurs in primary and secondary lowland forest, gardens, and plantations, at elevations between 35-100 m (115-328 ft).
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In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Distribution and habitatQuote, In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Distribution and habitat
Slow lorises range across tropical and subtropical regions and are found in primary and secondary rainforests, as well as bamboo groves and mangrove forests.
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