Nepal Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus schistaceus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Nepal gray langur is a gray langur endemic to the Himalayas in Nepal, far southwestern Tibet, northern India, northern Pakistan, Bhutan and possibly Afghanistan. It is found in forests at an elevation of 1,500 to 4,000 metres. Its easternmost limit in India is Buxa Tiger Reserve in northern West Bengal, at least up to the Rydak river.

Fun Fact

kilograms (58 lb), the heaviest langur ever recorded was a male Nepal gray langur.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Himalayas in Nepal, far southwestern Tibet, northern India, northern Pakistan, Bhutan and possibly Afghanistan.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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