Young adult, Langkawi, Peninsular Malaysia.
A family
group in riparian habitat, by the banks of the Sedili River, Johor,
Peninsular Malaysia. |
The charming Spectacled
Leaf Monkey has dark grey to blackish fur, becoming lighter grey on the
crown. The skin on the face is dark grey, the chin and lips pinkish, and the
eyes surrounded with a thick white ring. The young are bright yellow.
The species occurs in a
variety of habitats including coastal and riverine forests.
They are active in early morning and late
afternoon when family groups of around 10 individuals may descend to
clearings in the forest or to the river's edge to feed on young leaves and
shoots.
The species ranges from southern Burma and
Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia. These photographs were taken at Langkawi,
Peninsular Malaysia.
Order : PRIMATES
Family : Cercopithecidae
Species : Trachypithecus obscurus
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References : M1
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