Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The Philippine tarsier faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade. While conservation efforts are underway, including habitat protection and public awareness campaigns, their population continues to decline. Responsible tourism, by supporting local communities and conservation initiatives through eco-lodges and guided tours, helps fund protection efforts and provides an economic incentive to preserve the tarsiers' natural habitat.
The Philippine tarsier is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. It is a member of the approximately 45-million-year-old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated "tarsus" or ankle bone. Formerly a member of the genus Tarsius, it has since been listed as the only member of the genus Carlito, a new genus named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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