Brown Greater Galago
Otolemur crassicaudatus
Silhouette: Joseph Wolf and T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyGalagidae (Galagos)
- GenusOtolemur (Greater Galagos)
- SpeciesOtolemur crassicaudatus (Brown Greater Galago)
About the Brown Greater Galago
The brown greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), also known as the large-eared greater galago or thick-tailed galago, is a nocturnal primate, the largest in the family of galagos. As opposed to smaller galago species it would climb, walk or run rather than leap.
Two subspecies of Otolemur crassicaudatus are recognised: O. c. crassicaudatus O. c. kirkii The IUCN considers the silvery greater galago as a third subspecies, O. c. monteiri. Other sources treat it as a separate species, though with "misgivings". The IUCN Red List assesses all three forms individually as Least Concern.
This species has a rounded head with a short, wide snout, very large ears that can be moved independently and relatively large forward binocular eyes. They possess flat thickened skin pads at the ends of their fingers and toes for grasping limbs. The fingers are long and toes are flattened with flattened nails. The dentition formula is I 2/2, C 1/1, P3 3/3, M3/3.
The thick fur is highly variable in color, depending on the subspecies: O. c. crassicaudatus exhibits dorsal pelage ranging from buff to gray extending to the face, flanks and limbs. The ventral fur... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown Greater Galago in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 3 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 8 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 9 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 10 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 11 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 12 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown Greater Galago in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Greater Galago sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown Greater Galago in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Brown Greater Galago in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.