Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Hoolock GibbonScientific Name: Hoolock hoolockCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-body length: 24–35 in (60–90 cm); Arm span: up to 5 ft (1.5 m)Weight: 13–20 lb (6–9 kg)Lifespan: 25–35 years in wild montane canopies; up to...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Madame Berthe’s Mouse LemurScientific Name: Microcebus berthaeCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-body length: 3.5–3.8 in (9.0–9.5 cm); Tail length: 5.1–5.5 in (13–14 cm)Weight: 1.1 oz (30 g); the world’s smallest...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bald UakariScientific Name: Cacajao calvusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-body length 36 to 57 cm (14 to 22 in); short tail length 14 to 18 cm (5.5 to 7.1 in)Weight: 2.8 to 4.0 kg (6.2 to 8.8 lb)Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Horsfield’s TarsierScientific Name: Cephalopachus bancanusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length 12 to 15 cm; tail length 18 to 23 cmWeight: 100 to 140 g (3.5 to 4.9 oz)Lifespan: 12 to 16 years in the wild;...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mantled Howler MonkeyScientific Name: Alouatta palliataCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in); prehensile tail length 55 to 70 cm (22 to 28 in)Weight: Males 6.0 to 9.8 kg (13 to 22 lb);...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Geoffroy’s Spider MonkeyScientific Name: Ateles geoffroyiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length 35 to 63 cm; tail length 63 to 85 cm (tail substantially longer than body)Weight: 6 to 9 kg (males slightly heavier...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden LangurScientific Name: Trachypithecus geeiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length 50 to 64 cm; tail length 70 to 86 cmWeight: 8 to 12 kgLifespan: 18 to 25 yearsDiet: Folivorous (specialized canopy feeder...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pygmy TarsierScientific Name: Tarsius pumilusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length 9 to 10 cm; tail length 18 to 21 cmWeight: 45 to 55 gLifespan: 8 to 12 yearsDiet: Strictly carnivorous/Insectivorous (nocturnal...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cat Ba LangurScientific Name: Trachypithecus poliocephalusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length 50 to 58 cm; tail length 80 to 90 cmWeight: 8 to 10 kgLifespan: 18 to 25 yearsDiet: Folivorous (specialized browser...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Angola ColobusScientific Name: Colobus angolensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-body length 50 to 65 cm (20 to 26 in); tail length 70 to 90 cm (28 to 35 in)Weight: 6.0 to 11.5 kg (13.2 to 25.4 lb)Lifespan: 20 to 25 years in...
