Red-shanked Douc
Pygathrix nemaeus
Conservation Status
Critically EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae
About
The red-shanked douc is an arboreal and diurnal Old World monkey belonging to the Colobinae subfamily. They are endemic to Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. They are known for their bright colors and exhibit sexual dimorphism through their body size. The species has been declared critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with the main threats being: hunting, habitat loss and pet trade. They are one of three species in the genus Pygathrix, the other two being the black-shanked and gray-shanked doucs.
Fun Fact
Red-shanked doucs are sometimes called the 'costumed apes' because their multi-coloured fur — white forearms, maroon thighs, grey body, and black face framed by white whiskers — looks like elaborate formal wear.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
20-25 years
Threats
- Wildfire
- Illegal Logging
- Genetic Bottleneck
- Poaching