Pygmy slow loris

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In 2020 the IUCN classified the pygmy slow loris as endangered, as did the Vietnam Red Data Book the same year.

It occurs in a variety of forest habitats, including tropical dry forests, semi-evergreen, and evergreen forests.

Within the whole Indochinese region, populations of the pygmy slow loris have drastically decreased as a result of military activities, defoliant spraying, logging, and massive off-takes, especially in Vietnam.

In terms of international protection, the species was elevated to Appendix I of CITES in 2007.

In addition to habitat destruction, the pygmy slow loris is seriously threatened by hunting and trade.

Extensive hunting for traditional medicines is currently putting severe pressure on Cambodian populations.

The demand of the pet and the medicinal markets is further aggravating the situation, which is reflected by its abundance in many local markets.

It weighs about 450 g (16 oz).

The life span of the pygmy slow loris is about 20 years.

The pygmy slow loris (Xanthonycticebus pygmaeus) is a species of slow loris found east of the Mekong River in Vietnam, Laos, eastern Cambodia, and China.

Like other strepsirrhine primates, the pygmy slow loris has tapeta lucida in its eyes to assist with night vision.

It was originally classified within Nycticebus until it was transferred to the genus Xanthonycticebus in 2022.

It occurs in a variety of forest habitats, including tropical dry forests, semi-evergreen, and evergreen forests.