Southern Plains Gray Langur
Semnopithecus hypoleucos
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyCercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
- GenusSemnopithecus (Grey and Nilgiri Langurs)
- SpeciesSemnopithecus hypoleucos (Southern Plains Gray Langur)
About the Southern Plains Gray Langur
The black-footed gray langur (Semnopithecus hypoleucos) is an Old World monkey, one of the species of langurs. Found in southern India, this, like other gray langurs, is a leaf-eating monkey. The black-footed gray langur was previously considered to be a subspecies of Semnopithecus entellus. Research in 2003 may indicate that it is a subspecies of Semnopithecus dussumieri. Some experts believe that the species may be a naturally occurring hybrid of Semnopithecus johnii and Semnopithecus dussumieri.
The black-footed gray langur is distributed throughout south-western India (Goa, Karnataka and Kerala), but is centred on the Western Ghats. Its total range is around 35,000 km2 (14,000 sq mi), with the species living inside and outside of protected areas. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Southern Plains Gray Langur in Bandipur National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagarhole National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Bandipur National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Southern Plains Gray Langur in Bandipur National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Plains Gray Langur sighting in Bandipur National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Southern Plains Gray Langur in Bandipur National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Southern Plains Gray Langur in Bandipur National Park in our monthly data.