Delacour's Lutung

Trachypithecus delacouri

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

Delacour's langur or Delacour's lutung is a critically endangered species of Old World monkey endemic to northern Vietnam. It is named for French-American ornithologist Jean Théodore Delacour.

Fun Fact

The largest surviving population is thought to live in Van Long Nature Reserve in Ninh Bình, where the it inhabits open forest up to elevations of 328 m (1,076 ft) in terrain dominated by limestone karst.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in Van Long Nature Reserve in Ninh Bình, where the it inhabits open forest up to elevations of 328 m (1,076 ft) in terrain dominated by limestone karst.

Diet

Eat fruit, seeds, and flowers.

Lifespan

20 years

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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