Family Cercopithecidae Scientific name Semnopithecus hypoleucos | Phylum Chordata Genus Semnopithecus Rank Species | |
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Similar Tarai gray langur, Kashmir gray langur, Nepal gray langur, Shortridge's langur, Southern plains gray langur | ||
Black footed gray langur semnopithecus hypoleucos
The black-footed gray langur (Semnopithecus hypoleucos) is an Old World monkey, one of the species of langurs. This, like other gray langurs, is a leaf-eating monkey found in south India.
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- Black footed gray langur semnopithecus hypoleucos
- The black footed gray langur semnopithecus hypoleucos
- Taxonomy
- Distribution
- Conservation status
- References
The black footed gray langur semnopithecus hypoleucos
Taxonomy
The black-footed gray langur was previously considered to be a subspecies of Semnopithecus entellus. Research done in 2003 by Brandon-Jones may indicate that it is a sub species of Semnopithecus dussumieri. Some experts believe that the species may be a naturally occurring hybrid of Trachypithecus johnii and Semnopithecus dussumieri.
Distribution
This black-footed gray langur is distributed throughout south-western India (Goa, Karnataka and Kerala), but is centred on the Western Ghats. It's total range is around 35,000 km2, with the species living inside and outside of protected areas.
Conservation status
It is classified as vulnerable due to a predicted (as of 2008) 30% decline in population that is expected to happen within three generations or about 30 years.