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Presbytis femoralis

Presbytis femoralis,Sarawak Surili, Bornean Banded Langur,Sarawak langur, Borneo langur

The scientific name of the Indonesian langur is Presbytis femoralis, and its English name is Sarawak Surili, Bornean Banded Langur. It is generally believed that there are no more than 20 Indonesian langurs living in the tropical rainforests of Singapore. Studies in recent years have found that the

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Scientific Name Presbytis femoralis,Sarawak Surili, Bornean Banded Langur,Sarawak langur, Borneo langur
Length About 59 cm
Weight 5-8kg
Lifespan No verification information
IUCN Status LC
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    The scientific name of the Indonesian langur is Presbytis femoralis, and its English name is Sarawak Surili, Bornean Banded Langur. It is generally believed that there are no more than 20 Indonesian langurs living in the tropical rainforests of Singapore. Studies in recent years have found that the number of Indonesian langurs has increased to more than 40, doubling the expected number.

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    The increase in the number of leaf monkeys in Indonesia is a major step forward in species conservation in Singapore and also shows the effectiveness of its forest vegetation management. However, the survival status of leaf monkeys is still very serious. Half of the 16 plant species they eat are endangered. Their habitat in Malaysia is shrinking due to logging damage, which has also put the local population at risk of survival.

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    Listed in the "World Conservation Union" (IUCN) ver.: 2008 Red List of Primates - Critically Endangered (CR).
    National Class II Protected Animals


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    There is a clear white stripe on the chest

    Appearance

    The Indonesian leaf monkey has black fur with only a clear white stripe on its chest, hence its name (banded). It can reach a length of 59 cm, and 84 cm including the tail. It is one of only three native primates in the country, the other two being the long-tailed macaque and the slow loris.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Distributed in Brunei, Indonesia (Kalimantan), Malaysia (Sarawak).
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