vs Potto

Lepra multipuncta compared with Perodicticus potto

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Potto
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Pertusariales (Pertusariales) Primates (Primates)
Family Pertusariaceae Lorisidae
Genus Lepra Perodicticus
Species Lepra multipuncta Perodicticus potto

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Potto
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

No description available.

Potto

No description available.

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