Southern Mitered Langur
Presbytis mitrata
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae
About
The mitered langur is a species of monkey in the family Cercopithecidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Sumatran surili, Presbytis melalophos but genetic analysis revealed that these are separate species. The mitered langur is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN due primarily to deforestation, and also due to animals taken for pets.
Fun Fact
It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Sumatran surili, Presbytis melalophos (as Presbytis melalophos mitrata) but genetic analysis revealed that these are separate species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Diet
Diet consists of leaves, unripe fruits, flowers and seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change