<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Carlito syrichta (Linnaeus, 1758) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Geographic distribution of Philippine tarsier </Td> </Tr> <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> Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island . Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani, although they may be different subspecies . </P>

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