<P> The Philippine tarsier ( Carlito syrichta ) , known locally as mawmag in Cebuano / Visayans and mamag in Luzon , is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines . It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago , particularly on the islands of Bohol , Samar , Leyte and Mindanao . It is a member of the approximately 45 - million - year - old family Tarsiidae , whose name is derived from its elongated `` tarsus '' or ankle bone . Formerly a member of the genus Tarsius , it is now listed as the only member of the genus Carlito , a new genus named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras . </P>
<P> The Philippine tarsier ( Carlito syrichta ) , known locally as mawmag in Cebuano / Visayans and mamag in Luzon , is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines . It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago , particularly on the islands of Bohol , Samar , Leyte and Mindanao . It is a member of the approximately 45 - million - year - old family Tarsiidae , whose name is derived from its elongated `` tarsus '' or ankle bone . Formerly a member of the genus Tarsius , it is now listed as the only member of the genus Carlito , a new genus named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras . </P>
where can we find tarsier in the philippines
where can we find tarsier in the philippines
the southeastern part of the archipelago , particularly on the islands of Bohol , Samar , Leyte and Mindanao
the southeastern part of the archipelago , particularly on the islands of Bohol , Samar , Leyte and Mindanao