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Bengal Slow Loris

Bengal Slow Loris

Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar
Status
Endangered

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Freshwater, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
fresh fruits, young leaves, seeds, flowers, and forest insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Descriptive notes. Head-body 34 - 38 cm, tail vestigial; weight 650 - 2100 g. Larger than the other species of slow lorises, with shorter ears and a pale head. The general color of the Bengal Slow Lorisis variable, but the pelage is generally orange-buff with considerable frosting on the neck and forelimbs. The head, nape, and forepart of shoulders are creamy-gray, white, or gray, and the dorsal stripe is thin and brown to gray to blackish-brown. The stripe can merge with indistinct head forks to very distinct head forks. The second incisor is always present.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Bengal Slow Loris is officially designated as Endangered. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, freshwater, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of fresh fruits, young leaves, seeds, flowers, and forest insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 25 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Bengal Slow Loris.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Freshwater, Mountain
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusEndangered
ScientificNycticebus bengalensis
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyLorisidae