SILVERED LEAF LANGUR
DESCRIPTION
The Silvered Leaf Langur, also known as the Trachypithecus cristatus, is a species of primate found in Southeast Asia. They are known for their distinctive silver-gray fur and expressive faces.
FUN FACTS
- Silvered Leaf Langurs have a unique way of communicating through a variety of vocalizations | They are known for their acrobatic skills in the trees | Infants are born with bright orange fur, which changes to silver-gray as they mature
QUICK INFO
Lifespan15-20 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
Average Weight10-15 kg
Average Length50-70 cm
Diet TypeHerbivore
Social Structuregroup — they typically live in small to medium-sized groups with a clear hierarchy.
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonYear-round, with peaks depending on the region
- Habitat
- These langurs inhabit tropical and subtropical forests, often in hilly or mountainous regions. They are arboreal and spend most of their time in trees.
- Biomes
- Tropical Rainforest, Subtropical Forest
- Native Range
- They are native to the forests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and parts of Thailand.
- Continent
- Asia
- Countries
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand
- Diet
- Silvered Leaf Langurs primarily feed on leaves, fruits, and flowers. Their diet is largely folivorous, but they also consume a variety of plant materials.
- Diet Type
- Herbivore
- Favorite Food
- leaves, fruits, flowers
- Social Structure
- group — they typically live in small to medium-sized groups with a clear hierarchy.
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 5-20
- Territorial
- 1
VU
LC
10-15 kg
Weight
50-70 cm
Length
- Coloration
- silver-gray fur with a black face and orange accents in infants
- Sexual Dimorphism
- males are generally larger than females
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
- Gestation Period
- approximately 6 months
- Offspring per Birth
- 1
- Sexual Maturity
- 3-4 years
- Breeding Season
- Year-round, with peaks depending on the region
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is currently stable but faces threats from habitat loss.
- Wild Population Estimate
- unknown
- Population Trend
- Stable
- Endangered
- 0
- Threats
- Main threats include habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion. They are also hunted in some areas.
- Predators
- large birds of prey, snakes
- Defense Mechanisms
- They use vocalizations and alarm calls to warn others of danger.
- Found in Zoos
- Uncommon