Capped Langur
Trachypithecus pileatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyCercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
- GenusTrachypithecus (Lutungs)
- SpeciesTrachypithecus pileatus (Capped Langur)
About the Capped Langur
The capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) is a primate species in the family Cercopithecidae native to subtropical and tropical dry forests in northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. It is arboreal and feeds on 43 plant species.
The capped langur was described by Edward Blyth in 1843. Four subspecies of the capped langur are recognized as of 2005: T. p. pileatus T. p. durga T. p. brahma T. p. tenebricus The capped langur occurs in northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, where it inhabits subtropical and tropical dry forests.
Capped langurs observed in Arunachal Pradesh spent nearly 40% of the day time feeding on leaves, flowers and fruits. Leaves contributed nearly 60% of the diet, and they foraged on as many as 43 different plant species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Capped Langur in Namdapha 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 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India |