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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Primates |
| Family | : | Tarsiidae |
| Genus | : | Tarsius |
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| Scientific Name | : | Tarsius |
| Common Name | : | Tarsier |
| Other Name(s) | : | Western Tarsier, Eastern Tarsier, Philippine Tarsier |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 18 |
| Location | : | A number of south-east Asian islands |
| Habitat | : | Forests, mangroves and scrub |
| Colour | : | Grey, Brown, Ochre, Golden |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (H) | : | 9cm -16cm (3.6in - 6.4in) |
| Weight | : | 80g - 165g (2.8oz - 5.8oz) |
| Top Speed | : | 40kph (24mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Insects, Lizards, Birds |
| Predators | : | Cats, Snakes, Birds of Prey |
| Lifestyle | : | Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary/Group |
| Life Span | : | 12 - 20 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 1 - 2 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 180 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Infant |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 8 weeks |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Declining |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Long and powerful hind legs |
| Fun Fact | : | Each eye weighs more than their whole brain! |