# 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. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 4/5 · High - **Habitat:** Rainforest - **Also known as:** Coucang Loris, Sunda Loris ![Sunda Slow Loris](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424530/objects/6448.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Lorisidae - **Genus:** Nycticebus ## 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 - **Venomous Defense:** Sunda Slow Loris has venom glands in its elbows, which mix with saliva to create a toxic bite that deters predators. - **Night Vision Master:** Sunda Slow Loris has huge forward-facing eyes with a special reflective layer (tapetum lucidum) to see clearly in the dark. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. - [Toxic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/toxic): Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure. - [Vampiric](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/vampiric): Vampiric organisms are those that obtain nutrients by feeding on the blood or bodily fluids of other animals. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Venomous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/venomous): Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## 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 to identify Sunda Slow Loris? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Sunda Slow Loris: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sunda-slow-loris)