Thomas Galago

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Thomas Galago
Systematics
Order : Primates (Primates)
Subordination : Wet-nose primates (Strepsirrhini)
Partial order : Lori-like (Lorisiformes)
Family : Galagos (Galagonidae)
Genre : Dwarf Galagos ( Galagoides )
Type : Thomas Galago
Scientific name
Galagoides thomasi
( Elliot , 1907)

The Thomas galago or Thomas dwarf galago ( Galagoides thomasi , syn .: Galago thomasi ) is a primate species from the Galagos family (Galagonidae).

features

Thomas Galagos are very small primates, they reach a head body length of 12 to 17 centimeters, a tail length of 15 to 23 centimeters and a weight of 50 to 150 grams. Their fur is black-brown on the back, the belly and the sides of the limbs are yellowish. The tail, which is longer than the body, is not bushy. The head has a pointed muzzle, the large eyes are surrounded by conspicuous rings, the ears are large and flexible.

Distribution area

distribution and habitat

Thomas Galagos are native to large parts of western and central Africa . Its distribution area extends from Senegal via Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Tanzania and northern Angola . Museum specimens of the Thomas Galagos are known only from Uganda and the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but sounds that are ascribed to this species have been recorded throughout the area described above. Habitat of this species are tree-lined areas, they mostly live in forests, but they also occur in savannas.

Way of life

Thomas Galagos are nocturnal animals, during the day they sleep in tree hollows or leaf nests. They live solitary or in groups of up to five animals, these groups consist of several females with their offspring and sometimes also a male. Even if several animals sleep together, they search for food separately. Their diet consists mainly of fruits and insects, although the composition can vary depending on the habitat. The female gives birth to one or two young each year.

Danger

Thomas Galagos are widespread and relatively adaptable, there are no known major threats. The IUCN lists the species as "not endangered" ( least concern ).

literature

  • Thomas Geissmann : Comparative Primatology. Springer-Verlag, Berlin et al. 2002, ISBN 3-540-43645-6 .
  • Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
  • Don E. Wilson, DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .

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