East African Potto
Perodicticus ibeanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyLorisidae (Lorises and Pottos)
- GenusPerodicticus (Pottos)
- SpeciesPerodicticus ibeanus (East African Potto)
About the East African Potto
The East African potto (Perodicticus ibeanus) is a species of nocturnal strepsirrhine primate. It is found in Central and East Africa. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the West African potto (Perodicticus potto), but a 2015 study split it into three species, and classified P. ibeanus as a distinct species. It is thought to be the sister species to the Central African potto (Perodicticus ibeanus), from which it diverged during the late Miocene, about 5.5 million years ago.
There are two subspecies: the type subspecies P. i. ibeanus and the possibly extinct Mount Kenya potto (P. i. stockleyi), known only from a single specimen collected in 1938. This species ranges from the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo east to western Kenya. In addition, an isolated subspecies (P. i. stockleyi) is endemic to the slopes of Mount Kenya, making it the easternmost population of any potto.
This species is considered Least Concern by the IUCN Red List and is known to be an adaptable species, being found in both undisturbed and disturbed forests, even near human populations. However, localized declines may be... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of East African Potto in Kibale National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a East African Potto in Kibale National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a East African Potto sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see East African Potto in Kibale National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for East African Potto in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.