Needle-clawed bushbaby
Genus of primates
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The needle-clawed bushbabies are the two species in the genus Euoticus, which is in the family Galagidae. Galagidae is sometimes included as a subfamily within the Lorisidae (or Loridae).
| Euoticus[1] | |
|---|---|
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| Northern needle-clawed bushbaby, E. pallidus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Infraclass: | Placentalia |
| Order: | Primates |
| Suborder: | Strepsirrhini |
| Family: | Galagidae |
| Genus: | Euoticus J. E. Gray, 1863 |
| Type species | |
| Otogale pallida J. E. Gray, 1863 | |
| Species | |
Unique to the needle-clawed bushbaby are the keeled nails, featuring prominent central ridges ending in needle-like points, present on all digits except the thumbs, the big toes, and the second foot phalanges which have claws.[2]
The first specimen of E. elegantulus to arrive in Europe from Africa was brought by Gerald Durrell. The uncovering of this bush baby is documented in his 1957 book A Zoo in My Luggage.[3]
The needle-clawed bushbabies have a diet that consists of insects, fruits and gums. Gum tends to be the largest contribute to their diet since 75% of their diet is base around gum.[4]
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern needle-clawed bushbaby
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E. pallidus (Gray, 1863) Two subspecies
|
Western equatorial Africa |
Size: 18–33 cm (7–13 in) long, plus 28–31 cm (11–12 in) tail[5] Habitat: Forest[6] Diet: Tree gums and resins[6] |
NT
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| Southern needle-clawed bushbaby
|
E. elegantulus (Conte, 1857) |
Western equatorial Africa |
Size: 21–24 cm (8–9 in) long, plus 28–32 cm (11–13 in) tail[7] Habitat: Forest[8] Diet: Tree and liana gums and resins, as well as invertebrates[8] |
LC
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