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The purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus), [1] also known as the purple-faced leaf monkey, is a species of Old World monkey that is endemic to Sri Lanka.The animal is a long-tailed arboreal species, identified by a mostly brown appearance, dark face (with paler lower face) and a very shy nature.
The western purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor), also known as the north lowland wetzone purple-faced langur, is a subspecies of purple-faced langur endemic to Sri Lanka. It lives in the wet zone in western Sri Lanka around the former capital city of Colombo . [ 2 ]
Purple-faced langur Semnopithecus vetulus; Nilgiri langur Semnopithecus johnii; In addition, Semnopithecus dussumieri has been determined to be invalid. [12] [16] [17] [18] Most of the range that had been considered S. dussumieri is now considered S. entellus. [15] [16] Thus the current generally accepted species within the genus Semnopithecus ...
Quinling golden snub-nosed monkey; Moupin golden snub-nosed monkey; Grey langur (southern) Indochinese gray langur; Trachypithecus phayrei phayrei; Shan states langur; Orange-bellied capped leaf monkey; Blond-bellied langur; Tenebrous capped langur; Highland purple-faced langur; Northern purple faced leaf monkey; Southern purple faced langur
Trachypithecus (derived from Greek τραχύς, trachýs meaning "rough" and πίθηκος, píthekos meaning "monkey") is a genus of Old World monkeys containing species known as lutungs, langurs, or leaf monkeys. Their range is much of Southeast Asia (northeast India, Vietnam, southern China, Borneo, Thailand, Java, and Bali).
The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. It is the largest monkey in the world.
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Western purple-faced langur Semnopithecus vetulus nestor: 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 Sri Lanka unknown Critically Endangered [25] habitat loss and fragmentation (urbanization, agricultural encroachment) dependent on gardens for survival; live capture (pet trade) hunting (pests) other human factors (electrocution [power lines], road kill, dog attacks)