Javan Lutung
Trachypithecus auratus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 430
- Most observed in
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
Description
The East Javan langur (Trachypithecus auratus), also known as the ebony lutung, Javan langur or Javan lutung, is an Old World monkey from the Colobinae subfamily. It is most commonly glossy black with a brownish tinge to its legs, sides, and "sideburns". It is found on the island of Java, as well as on several of the surrounding Indonesian islands.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “East Javan langur”.