Javan surili

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Species of Old World monkey

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::summary Species of Old World monkey ::

| name = Javan surili | image = Presbytis comata 53175454.jpg | status = VU | status_system = IUCN3.1 | status_ref = | genus = Presbytis | species = comata | authority = (Desmarest, 1822) | range_map = Javan Surili area.png | range_map_caption = Javan surili range

The Javan surili (Presbytis comata) is a vulnerable species of Old World monkey endemic to the western half of Java, Indonesia, a biodiversity hotspot. Other common names by which it is known by include gray, grizzled or Sunda Island surili; grizzled or stripe-crested langur; Javan grizzled langur; grizzled, Java or Javan leaf monkey; langur gris.

There are two subspecies of the Javan surili:

  • Presbytis comata comata - Occurs in western Java
  • Presbytis comata fredericae - Occurs in central Java

This colobine species has a sacculated stomach to assist the breakdown in the cellulose from the leaves it feeds on. It has a small, slender face and tail, and large round stomachs. Its coloring ranges from dark gray to white. Leaf monkeys tend to be active during the day, spending up to 5 hours grooming themselves.

Distribution and habitat

The Javan surili occurs in the western half of Java, Indonesia. It ranges as far east as Mt. Lawu on the border with East Java. The Javan surili lives in primary and secondary lowland rainforests up to an elevation of 2500 m.

Ecology

The Javan surili mostly consumes leaves, however, it will also consume flowers, fruits, and seeds.

Conservation

The Javan surili is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because of habitat loss due to human activity. Of the two subspecies of P. comata, the frediricae subspecies is among the rarest and most at risk for extinction, located in one of the most highly populated areas on the island and near an active volcano.

References

References

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  6. Bennett, A.. (1994). "Colobine Monkeys: Their Ecology, Behaviour, and Evolution". Cambridge University Press.
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  8. Nijman, V.. (1997). "Geographical variation in pelage characteristics in Grizzled Leaf Monkey ''Presbytis comata'' (Desmarest, 1822)". Contributions to Zoology.

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