The life span is 12 - 20 years. The maximum speed it can reach is 40kph (24mph). Tarsier lives in forests, mangroves and scrub. It has a fur skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. The average weight is 80g - 165g (2.8oz - 5.8oz).
Facts about tarsiers
Name | Tarsier |
Family | Tarsiidae |
Phylum | Chordata |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Habitat | Forests, mangroves and scrub |
Diet | Carnivore |
Weight | 80g - 165g (2.8oz - 5.8oz) |
Size (H) | 9cm -16cm (3.6in - 6.4in) |
Life Span | 12 - 20 years |
Class | Mammalia |
Colour | Grey, brown, ochre, golden |
Group | Mammal |
Common Name | Tarsier |
Genus | Tarsius |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Scientific Name | Tarsius |
Lifestyle | Nocturnal |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Top Speed | 40kph (24mph) |
Prey | Insects, lizards, birds |
Skin Type | Fur |
Order | Primates |
Predators | Cats, snakes, birds of prey |