Needle-clawed Bushbaby

Euoticus elegantulus
Euoticus pallidus

The needle-clawed bushbabies are the two species in the genus Euoticus, which is in the family Galagidae. Galagidae is sometimes included as a subfamily within the Lorisidae (or Loridae).

• Genus Euoticus
  • Southern needle-clawed bushbaby, Euoticus elegantulus
  • Northern needle-clawed bushbaby, Euoticus pallidus
    • Euoticus pallidus pallidus
    • Euoticus pallidus talboti

Unique to the needle-clawed bushbaby are the keeled nails, featuring prominent central ridges ending in needle-like points, present on all digits except the thumbs, the big toes, and the second foot phalanges which have claws.