Dusky Langur
Trachypithecus obscurus
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae
About
The dusky leaf monkey, also known as the spectacled langur or the spectacled leaf monkey, is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand, and can occasionally be found in Singapore. During the day, these small, folivorous primates divide in sub-groups and forage for vegetation and fruit throughout the tropical forests. According to the IUCN, the dusky leaf monkey's population is declining due to habitat loss, poaching, and anthropogenic land use, which prompted the IUCN to classify the species as endangered in 2015.
Fun Fact
Dusky langurs are born with bright golden fur that darkens to grey within six months — like their silvered relatives, the vivid infant colour attracts communal caregiving from the entire troop.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Tropical rainforests
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
20-25 years
Threats
- Deforestation
- Habitat Fragmentation
- Wildfire