🌿Native Nature

Central African Potto

Perodicticus edwardsi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Lorisidae ›Genus: Perodicticus

About

The Central African potto (Perodicticus edwardsi) is a species of nocturnal strepsirrhine primate. It is found in Central Africa. It is also known as Milne-Edwards's potto, after Alphonse Milne-Edwards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Central African Potto?
The scientific name of Central African Potto is Perodicticus edwardsi.
What is the conservation status of Central African Potto?
The Central African Potto has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Central African Potto belong to?
Central African Potto belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Central African Potto belong to?
Central African Potto belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Central African Potto belong to?
Central African Potto belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Central African Potto belong to?
Central African Potto belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Central African Potto belong to?
Central African Potto belongs to the family Lorisidae.
What genus does Central African Potto belong to?
Central African Potto belongs to the genus Perodicticus.