Genus Trachypithecus Higher classification Lutung | Phylum Chordata Family Cercopithecidae Scientific name Trachypithecus pileatus Rank Species | |
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Similar Gee's golden langur, Assam macaque, Mammal, Lutung, Delacour's langur | ||
Capped langurs at the gibbon sanctuary in assam india
The capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Capped langurs at the gibbon sanctuary in assam india
- Flight of capped langurs between tree branches in slow motion
- References
There are four recognized subspecies of this lutung:
A study of their diet in winter found that they spend nearly 40% of the day time feeding on leaves, flowers and fruits. Leaves contributed nearly 60% of the diet and they foraged on as many as 43 different plant species.
Flight of capped langurs between tree branches in slow motion
References
Capped langur Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA