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Primates - Javan Slow Loris
Topic Started: Nov 30 2013, 06:30 AM (1,252 Views)
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Javan Slow Loris ~ Nycticebus javanicus

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General Information

Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Lorisidae
Genus: Nycticebus
Species: javanicus

Location

The Javan slow loris is a small, nocturnal primate found only on the Indonesian island of Java. where it is known to occur in western and central regions. It is known only from the provinces of Banten, West Java, and at least as far east as the western part of East Java in Indonesia. This species is thought to occur at elevations from sea level to around 1,600 metres, but is more common at higher elevations.

Conservation Status

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Sizes
Weight750-1.150 g
Length (average)29 cm


In Zoos

Type of Exhibit: As they known to be nocturnal animals, they can be putted in a nocturnal house. Their exhibit should be lot of trees, logs, branches, and perches, as the loris known to be an arboreal animal. It needs arboreal connectivity (vines and lianas) due to its unique locomotor adaptations, although it can cross short open spaces on the ground. Keeping them outside is a possibility in warmer climates as long as an indoor enclosure/nesting box is provided where they can stay during the day.

Temperament: The Javan slow loris is a shy & nocturnal primate. Species of slow loris have been reported to give a low, buzzing hiss or growl when disturbed, and may also produce high-pitched contact calls and whistles.

Diet: The loris are known to be insectivorous, but they also omnivorous. They can be fed with insects like crickets & locusts. They also eat small fruits like berries, and also leaves. It feeds on sap and floral florescence and gum but also on fruit and insects.

Social Needs: This species is nocturnal and arboreal, and is found in secondary disturbed forest, in plantations and to some extent in primary forests. The species sleeps alone, but more commonly in units of two or three individuals and in groups of up to six, in vegetation ranging from 2-30 m. It is often found in dense bamboo or branch tangles but not in tree holes. Home ranges vary with habitat, ranging from 3-30 ha. Although often seen alone, social pairs and trios can occur, as can adult infant/juvenile pairs. Occurs from sea level to 1,600 m, although it is less common at higher elevations.

Extra Information:
  • Slow lorises, including the Javan slow loris, are unique among primates in having a venomous bite.
  • Although the Javan slow loris is generally slow moving, it can strike quickly to grab prey.
  • The Javan slow loris is seriously threatened by the illegal pet trade.
  • This species is listed as Critically Endangered based on a combination of historic forest loss and continued degradation meaning that less than 20% of habitat suitable for the Javan slow loris remains. Species distribution modelling and a gap analysis have also revealed that the remaining subpopulations of the Javan slow loris are highly fragmented, with only 17% of the potential distribution within the protected area network. Adding to this, the species has experienced a suspected decline of at least 80% over the last 24 years due to severe and persistent and ongoing persecution for the pet trade.
  • The Javan slow loris is a shy, nocturnal primate with short, woolly fur and only a vestigial tail. The fur of the Javan slow loris is brown to reddish, with a white or creamy neck and a dark stripe running down the back. The underparts of the body are slightly lighter in colour than the upperparts. The Javan slow loris has a distinctive facial pattern, with dark lines running from the eyes and ears to the top of the head, creating a white diamond shape on the forehead. The white from this diamond extends onto the snout.
  • The Javan slow loris was previously thought to be a subspecies of the greater slow loris (Nycticebus coucang), but is now considered to be a separate species. However, both a short-furred and a long-furred form of Javan slow loris have been recorded, and more research may be needed into this species’ taxonomy to determine whether these are two distinct types.



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Edited by Zoocrazy, Nov 30 2013, 12:14 PM.
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