Trachypithecus auratus auratus : Javan Lutung, Javan Langur

Conservation status: Vunerable

The Javan langur is found on the island of Java and the smaller islands of Bali and Lombok, Indonesia. The diet of the Javan langur consists of leaves [immature and mature], fruit [ripe and unripe], flowers, flower buds, and insect larvae.

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SGZoo, 20120226

Javan langur are usually black hence the other common name ebony lutung. Adult males and females are both usually glossy black. Juveniles of orange in color. Trachypithecus auratus auratus has a rare race that does not lose its juvenile coloration when it matures.

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SGZoo, 20120226

Photos by ATS.

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