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Presbytis hosei

Presbytis hosei,Ho's leaf monkey

Ho's leaf monkey, scientific name Presbytis hosei, moves in groups and is active during the day. It mainly feeds on tough leaves, but also eats fruits, flowers and insects. It is divided into four subspecies, one of which, Presbytis hosei canicrus, was declared extinct in its original range, nor

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Scientific Name Presbytis hosei,Ho's leaf monkey
Length 48-56cm
Weight 5.5-7kg
Lifespan No verification information
IUCN Status LC
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    Ho's leaf monkey, scientific name Presbytis hosei, moves in groups and is active during the day. It mainly feeds on tough leaves, but also eats fruits, flowers and insects. It is divided into four subspecies, one of which, Presbytis hosei canicrus, was declared extinct in its original range, northeastern Borneo, in 2005. It was rediscovered in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in June 2011. It only gives birth to one baby monkey at a time. It is polygamous and generally reaches sexual maturity at 4-5 years old.

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    Listed in the "World Conservation Union" (IUCN) ver 3.1: 2008 Red List of Primates - Vulnerable (VU).

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    Appearance

    Ho's leaf monkey is about 48 to 56 cm long and weighs about 5.5 to 7 kg

    Distribution & Habitat

    Ho's leaf monkey is distributed in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. It lives in tropical dense forests at an altitude of about 1000-1300 meters.
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