noun
tarsier; specter lemur
Refers to the small primate Tarsius syrichta, known for its large eyes. The name literally means 'glasses monkey'.
メガネザルは東南アジアの島々に生息している。
Tarsiers inhabit the islands of Southeast Asia.
メガネザルの大きな目は夜行性に適応している。
The tarsier's large eyes are adapted for its nocturnal lifestyle.
Compound of 眼鏡 (megane, 'glasses') and 猿 (saru, 'monkey'), referring to the animal's large eyes that resemble glasses.