One of the 9 langurs on WAnimals
Mammals · Primates · Cercopithecidae
Trachypithecus cristatus
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
Its young are born a startling bright orange, quite unlike the silvery grey of the adult, a contrast that makes them instantly recognisable and helps the whole troop share in their care.
Weight
5.7 kg – 6.6 kg
Size
46 cm – 56 cm
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Family group
Lives in small family groups with close bonds.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
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Sources consulted: JungleDragon; Environmental Inclusion; Animal Diversity Web; Critter Science; New England Primate Conservancy; Yayasan Konservasi Pesisir Indonesia; Columbus Zoo; Animalia.bio
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 19.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Silvery Lutung — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The silvery lutung is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 9 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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