Southern plains gray langur

Dussumier - Hanuman Langur

The Dussumier - Hanuman langur ( Semnopithecus dussumieri ) is a primate of the group of monkeys Slim. He is one of seven species in the Hanuman langurs are divided into younger classifications.

Like all Hanuman langurs are slender, long-tailed animals. The coloring of their fur varies from yellowish gray to pale orange, also my hands and feet are in comparison with other kinds bright, the hairless face is dark, is still typical for the genus browridges on.

Dussumier - Hanumna langurs are the most widespread species of Hanuman langurs. They live in western and southern India, mainly in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. They come in a variety of habitats before, including forests and open bush land, but also in human settlements. Even in cities and temples are a common sight.

They are diurnal and can live both on the trees and on the ground. They usually live in harem groups consisting of one male, several females and the corresponding offspring. Sometimes mixed groups occur ( multiple males and females ); the remaining males often form bachelor groups. They are primarily herbivores and take leaves, fruits, buds, bark and grasses, but sometimes insects to him. (See under way of life of Hanuman langurs. )

The systematics of Hanuman langurs is not yet finally resolved. Previously, all animals were combined together to form now seven species are usually distinguished, which has not yet been enforced everywhere. The previously viewed as independent ( sub) types Semnopithecus ( entellus ) Achates and p ( e ) anchises are considered by Wilson & Reeder (2005) as conspecific with the Dussumier - Hanuman Langur.

The species is widespread and, according IUCN not an endangered species.