Sunda Slow Loris
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Sunda Slow Loris
Nycticebus coucang
The Sunda Slow Loris is a small, slow-moving primate with big eyes. It moves carefully in the trees at night, looking for insects to eat.
Habitat: Rainforest
Appearance
The Sunda Slow Loris has large, round, forward-facing eyes, often with dark rings, for excellent night vision. It is covered in dense, woolly fur, typically reddish-brown to grey, with a distinctive dark stripe running down its back. This primate possesses a very short tail and small, hidden ears within its thick fur.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyLorisidaeGenusNycticebus
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
4/5 · High
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Interesting facts
Baby lorises cling tightly to their mother's fur for months, riding on her back as she searches for food!
Sunda Slow Lorises leave strong scent marks on branches to chat with other lorises, telling them 'I was here!'
These furry friends are important pollinators, helping trees like the durian by sipping nectar from their flowers.
They have a special 'tooth comb' of long lower incisors used for grooming fur and scraping tree gum!
Special abilities
Ability
Venomous Defense
Sunda Slow Loris has venom glands in its elbows, which mix with saliva to create a toxic bite that deters predators.
Ability
Night Vision Master
Sunda Slow Loris has huge forward-facing eyes with a special reflective layer (tapetum lucidum) to see clearly in the dark.
Ability
Stealthy Grip
Sunda Slow Loris can cling incredibly tight with strong hands and feet for hours, moving silently through trees to avoid being seen.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 27-38 cm
- Weight
- 0.6-1.2 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 1 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 180-197 days
Diet & Feeding
This shy primate enjoys a varied diet of fruit, nectar, tree sap, and tasty insects.
Primary Foods
- Fruits
- Nectar
- Tree gum
- Insects
- Small lizards
- Bird eggs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Blyth's Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus alboniger
A fierce raptor that hunts the slow-moving loris from above.
eaten by
Reticulated Python
Python reticulatus
A large snake that ambushes lorises in their arboreal homes.
eats
Durian Tree
Durio zibethinus
Consumes nectar from its flowers, also aiding in pollination.
eats
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Oryctes rhinoceros
Feeds on larvae and adults of this common forest beetle.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Toxic
Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure.
Vampiric
Vampiric organisms are those that obtain nutrients by feeding on the blood or bodily fluids of other animals.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Venomous
Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting.
Also known as
Coucang LorisSunda Loris
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Safety
Danger
4/5 · High
Never try to touch or approach a Sunda Slow Loris in the wild. They are shy and can be dangerous.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Sunda Slow Loris?
27-38 cm
How much does Sunda Slow Loris weigh?
0.6-1.2 kg
How long does Sunda Slow Loris live?
15-20 years
How fast can Sunda Slow Loris move?
1 km/h
What does Sunda Slow Loris eat?
This shy primate enjoys a varied diet of fruit, nectar, tree sap, and tasty insects.
Where is Sunda Slow Loris usually found?
Rainforest
How does Sunda Slow Loris hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Sunda Slow Loris usually have?
1-2
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