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Silvered Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus cristatus)

Silvered Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus cristatus

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Silvered Leaf Monkey

The silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus), also known as the silvered leaf monkey or the silvery langur, is an Old World monkey. It is arboreal, living in coastal, mangrove, and riverine forests in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

Key Facts

  • Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Silvered Leaf Monkey?

The scientific name of the Silvered Leaf Monkey is Trachypithecus cristatus.

Is the Silvered Leaf Monkey endangered?

The Silvered Leaf Monkey is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

How many Silvered Leaf Monkey sightings have been recorded?

1,555 observations of the Silvered Leaf Monkey have been recorded on iNaturalist.

1,555 observations on iNaturalist
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