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Spectacled Lesser Galago

Galago matschiei

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Galagidae ›Genus: Galago

About

The dusky bushbaby (Galago matschiei) is a species of primate in the family Galagidae. It is also known as Matschie's galago, in honour of the German zoologist Paul Matschie, curator of mammals at the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin. Native to tropical Central Africa, it is found in forests in Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The species is small with a long tail, and has an arboreal, nocturnal and omnivorous lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spectacled Lesser Galago?
The scientific name of Spectacled Lesser Galago is Galago matschiei.
What is the conservation status of Spectacled Lesser Galago?
The Spectacled Lesser Galago has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Spectacled Lesser Galago belong to?
Spectacled Lesser Galago belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spectacled Lesser Galago belong to?
Spectacled Lesser Galago belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Spectacled Lesser Galago belong to?
Spectacled Lesser Galago belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Spectacled Lesser Galago belong to?
Spectacled Lesser Galago belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Spectacled Lesser Galago belong to?
Spectacled Lesser Galago belongs to the family Galagidae.
What genus does Spectacled Lesser Galago belong to?
Spectacled Lesser Galago belongs to the genus Galago.