LorisesThe loris family, Lorisidae,
includes 2 genera, and at least 10 species and 16 subspecies |
Slender Lorises
Genus: Loris
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Gray Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus)CONSERVATION STATUS: NEAR THREATENED
The gray slender loris is endemic to the eastern and western Ghat mountains of southern India and the island nation of Sri Lanka. These prosimians (the oldest, most "primitive" group of primate) have been geographically categorized into four distinct...
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Red Slender Loris (Loris tardigradus)CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED
The red slender loris is endemic to the rainforests of southwestern Sri Lanka in a region known as the “wet zone” because it gets about 10 feet (3 m) of rain every year. The red slender loris is the smallest of the slender lorises, with a weight of 3–6 ounces...
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Slow Lorises
Genus: Nycticebus
There are few photos available of the Bangka slow loris. This is a similar species, the Bornean slow loris.
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bANGKA Slow Loris (Nycticebus bancanus)CONSERVATION STATUS: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED
The Bangka slow loris is endemic to the rainforests of southwestern Borneo and in Sumatra, on Bangka Island. Sadly, the species might already be extinct. No Bangka slow lorises have been seen since 1937. All Bornean varieties of slow loris were previously...
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Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis)CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED
The Bengal slow loris is a native of southeastern Asia, residing in the countries of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), northeastern India, and southern China...
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Bornean slow lOris (NYCTICEBUS borneanus)CONSERVATION STATUS: VULNERABLE
The Bornean slow loris lives in the central and southern portions of Borneo in the Indonesian provinces of West, South and Central Kalimantan. All Bornean varieties of slow loris were previously thought to be the same species. Known scientifically as...
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Javan Slow lOris (NYCTICEBUS JAVANICUS)CONSERVATION STATUS: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED
Javan slow lorises are endemic only to the western and central parts of the island of Java, Indonesia. They are found in both the primary and secondary forests—including mangroves, bamboo forests, and chocolate plantations...
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kAYAN rIVER Slow Loris (Nycticebus KAYAN)CONSERVATION STATUS: VULNERABLE
The Kayan River slow loris lives on the island of Borneo and is named for the Kayan River that runs through its range. Having not yet been assessed by the IUCN, the species' full geographic distribution remains somewhat unclear. Research...
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Philippine Slow Loris (Nycticebus mengensis)CONSERVATION STATUS: VULNERABLE
The Philippine slow loris lives along the northern and eastern coasts of Borneo and on the Philippine islands of Tawi Tawi, Bongao, and Sangasanga. The species thrives in primary and secondary lowland forests that, unfragmented, allow them plenty of lush...
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Pygmy Slow Loris (Nycticebus Pygmaeus)CONSERVATION STATUS: LEAST CONCERN
The pygmy slow loris, also called the lesser slow loris, is a small-bodied prosimian found in Southern China, Eastern Cambodia, Laos, and east of the Mekong River in Vietnam. They inhabit rainforests and evergreen forests and are also found in secondary and...
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sUNDA Slow lOris (NYCTICEBUS COUCANG)CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED
The Sunda slow loris, also known as the greater slow loris, is named for the Sunda Islands, in Malaysia, where the species lives. But they are also native to parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. Locals in these regions know the Sunda slow loris...
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