François' Lutung

Trachypithecus francoisi

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

François' langur, also known as Francois' leaf monkey, the Tonkin leaf monkey, or the white side-burned black langur is a species of Old World monkey and the type species of its species group. It is one of the least studied of the species belonging to the Colobinae subfamily.

Fun Fact

The largest group of langurs reported numbered 500–600 individuals, and was found in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in groups of 4 to 27 langurs, but will usually be found in groups around 12.

Diet

Eats the young leaves of 10 different species of plants, only two of which are common within the reserve.

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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