Phayre's Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus phayrei

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

Phayre's leaf monkey, also known as Phayre's langur, is a species of Old World monkey native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, namely India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Populations from further east are now thought to belong to other species. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is threatened by hunting and loss of habitat. The species epithet commemorates Arthur Purves Phayre.

Fun Fact

Populations from further east are now thought to belong to other species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in tropical, deciduous, and evergreen forests of North-East India, Eastern Bangladesh, and Western Myanmar.

Diet

Folivore (leaf-eater)

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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