Potto — size comparison

The potto is a nocturnal inhabitant of African tropical forests. It travels steadily along branches, using a strong grip with hands and feet. It eats fruit, pla

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Length

od pyska do nasady ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Potto

Perodicticus potto

ok. 34,75 cmAdult individual · zakres i populacja opisane przy wymiarze
Body length (excluding tail)

od pyska do nasady ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
600–1600 g · starsze szerokie ujęcie taksonu ADWZakres źródłowy z kwalifikatorami, nie masa przypisana sylwetce
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Body length (excluding tail)Scale in cm
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PottoBody length (excluding tail)approx. 34.75 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Potto — size comparison — facts and sources

The potto is a nocturnal inhabitant of African tropical forests. It travels steadily along branches, using a strong grip with hands and feet.

It eats fruit, plant exudates and invertebrates. Flexible joints and circulatory adaptations allow prolonged gripping without rapid fatigue. Dense canopy cover matters greatly for safety.

It usually feeds alone. By day it rests concealed in vegetation, while scent helps communication with others.

Poprawiono pysk i nasadę ogona; poprzednia oś omijała widoczne anatomiczne punkty. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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