Dusky Leaf-monkey

About the Dusky Leaf-monkey

The dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus), also known as the spectacled langur or the spectacled leaf monkey, is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand, and can occasionally be found in Singapore. During the day, these small, folivorous primates divide in sub-groups and forage for vegetation and fruit throughout the tropical forests. According to the IUCN, the dusky leaf monkey's population is declining due to habitat loss, poaching, and anthropogenic land use, which prompted the IUCN to classify the species as endangered in 2015.

Within the Cercopithecidae family, the dusky leaf monkey is a member of the genus Trachypithecus. Although most researchers agree with this classification, others believe that this primate should be categorized under the genus Presbytis.

Researchers have also disputed the number of subspecies that exist, with some claiming that there are 11, while others claim there are seven. Currently, the following seven subspecies are officially recognized: T. o. obscurus

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