Capped langur  (Trachypithecus pileatus)

Species information

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Authentication

Authenticated (15/05/2006) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.

Glossary

Deciduous: A plant that sheds its leaves at the end of the growing season.
Sacculated: Formed with or having sac-like expansions.
Subspecies: A population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (June, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Richardson., M. (2006) Pers. Comm.
  3. The Primata (April, 2006)
    http://www.theprimata.com/trachypithecus_pileatus.html
  4. CITES (April, 2006)
    http://www.cites.org
  5. Kumar, A. and Solanki, G.S. (2004) A rare feeding observation on water lilies (Nymphaea alba) by the capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus). Folia Primatologica, 75: 157 - 159.
  6. Solanki, G.S., Kumar, A. and Sharma, B.K. (2004) Reproductive behaviour of the capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) in Arunchal Pradesh, India. Folia Primatologica, 75: 335 - 335.
  7. Walker, S. and Molur, S. (2004) Summary of the status of south Asian primates. South Asian Primate C.A.M.P. Summary, Coimbatore.