Slow Loris

VU Omnivore Forests
0.3–1.6 kg
Weight
20–24 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Southeast Asia
Found In

Endemic to Southeast Asia, the Slow Loris is an omnivore species inhabiting forests habitats. Weighing 0.3–1.6 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Slow Loris Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 1.0 kg 12 kg ↓ 92%
Height 29 cm
Weight (kg)1.0avg 12Lifespan (yrs)22avg 17.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Slow Loris inhabits forests habitats. It can be found in Southeast Asia.

Typical coloring: Yellowish-Brown.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Omnivore
Predators: Birds, Snakes

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Slow Loris is a solitary species belonging to the Lorisidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 23–26 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 10
Lifespan: 20–24 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

VU The Slow Loris is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Slow Loris’s weight of 0.3–1.6 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 12 kg.

Weight rank: #33 of 34 Vulnerable species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Sperm Whale Up to 57000 kg VU
2 African Elephant 2700–6000 kg VU
3 Great White Shark Up to 2268 kg VU
4 Hippopotamus 1300–3200 kg VU
5 Gaur 600–1300 kg VU

Related Species

How much does a Slow Loris weigh?

A Slow Loris typically weighs 0.3–1.6 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Slow Loris?

The Slow Loris is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Slow Loris live?

The Slow Loris is found in Southeast Asia, in forests habitats.

How does the Slow Loris reproduce?

The Slow Loris has a gestation period of 23–26 days and typically produces Up to 10 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026