Potto are found in Coastal West Africa and Central Africa. The primary threat to the survival of the potto is habitat destruction. Its ability to survive in secondary forest and plantations has given this primate an edge over other African primates who require more specific habitats. Population estimates in the wild are unknown. There are currently 2 Perodicticus potto in captivity at the Duke Primate Center.
Pottos are active at night.
The potto's index finger is much shorter than the other four fingers, enabling it to grasp onto branches for extended periods of time. Pottos have scent glands that secrete a smell that can be both an insect attractor and a 'fear' scent that warns other pottos of danger. Tallensi, Fondi and Abena.