Cat Ba Lutung (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) — Critically Endangered Mammalia

Cat Ba Lutung

Trachypithecus poliocephalus

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Cat Ba langur, also known as the golden-headed langur, is a critically endangered species of langur endemic to Cát Bà Island, Vietnam. It is among the rarest primates in the world, and possibly the rarest primate in Asia, with population size estimated at less than 70 individuals.

Fun Fact

It is among the rarest primates in the world, and possibly the rarest primate in Asia, with population size estimated at less than 70 individuals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in limestone forests.

Diet

Eat less and rest more in the winter and the opposite in the summer.

Lifespan

25 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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