Siberut Langur (Presbytis siberu) — Endangered Mammalia

Siberut Langur

Presbytis siberu

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Siberut langur is a species of monkey in the family Cercopithecidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Mentawai langur, Presbytis potenziani, but genetic analysis revealed that these are separate species. The Siberut langur is native to the island of Siberut in Indonesia. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN.

Fun Fact

It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Mentawai langur, Presbytis potenziani (as Presbytis potenziani siberu), but genetic analysis revealed that these are separate species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the island of Siberut in Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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