Gee's golden langur

Goldlangur

The Goldlangur ( Trachypithecus suitab ) is a primate of the group of monkeys Slim ( Presbytini ).

Features

Goldlanguren reach a body length 49-72 centimeters, which must be added a 71-94 cm long tail comes. Your weight is from 9.5 to 12 kg, they are therefore among the heavier representatives of Haubenlanguren. The fur color varies from cream to golden yellow, in winter it assumes more of a reddish tint. The dark face is surrounded by long hairs that form typical of the Haubenlanguren tuft at the top.

Distribution and habitat

Goldlanguren are located in the west of the Indian state of Assam as well as in Bhutan. Their habitat is tropical forests.

Way of life

Goldlanguren are diurnal and arboreal, the retreat to the higher layers of the trees to sleep. They live in groups of 2 to 12 animals, these are made up of one or two males, several females and the corresponding offspring together. The home range of the individual groups can overlap.

They are herbivores that mainly feed on leaves and fruits. Like all monkeys, they have a multi-chambered Slim stomach for better utilization of indigestible plant food.

After about six months of gestation, the female gives birth to usually in July or August, a single young is born.

Threat

The distribution area of Goldlangurs was greatly reduced and fragmented by deforestation, the destruction of their habitat is the main threat of this kind dar. parts of their habitat are now protected, such as the Manas National Park. Overall, the type of the IUCN as endangered ( endangered ) is listed.

System

The Goldlangur together with the Kappenlangur and the Shortridge's langur the pileatus group within the genus Haubenlanguren. In addition to the nominate T. g suitab there is in northern Bhutan with T. g bhutanensis a second subspecies.