Sunda slow loris

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Sunda slow loris (Nycticebus coucang)

An illustration of a slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) with large eyes, grasping a branch with all four limbs and holding an insect in one hand. A scale bar above shows measurements in centimeters and inches.

species of lemurs

Sunda slow loris

primate

Also known as: Nycticebus coucang

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The larger Sunda slow loris N. coucang inhabits Peninsular Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This species and other members of the genus, which occur in other parts of Southeast Asia, are about 27–37 cm (11–15 inches) long. Slow lorises move more slowly than slender lorises. They feed on…
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The larger Sunda slow loris N. coucang inhabits Peninsular Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This species and other members of the genus, which occur in other parts of Southeast Asia, are about 27–37 cm (11–15 inches) long. Slow lorises move more slowly than slender lorises. They feed on…
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