Tarsiidae - Tarsiers

There are 16 species of small primates in this family. They are all found in the islands of southeastern Asia.

They are nocturnal and live in trees. They have long, thin tails; round faces; very short necks; and very large, round eyes. Their hind legs are longer than their forelimbs, and they have long fingers and toes.

They have toe and finger pads and fingernails on all their digits, except for their second and third toes, where they have grooming claws.

They eat insects and small vertebrate animals.

Did You Know?

Philippine Tarsier
The Philippine tarsier is one of the species found in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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