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black-shanked douc

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pygathrix nigripesESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    black-shanked douc, black-shanked douc monkey, black-shanked douc langur

  • Regions

    Viet Nam

  • Population

    Approximately 5,000 individuals in the wild.

  • Habitat

    Tropical rainforests with dense canopy cover and abundant fruiting trees.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    15, and 25

Regions

Viet Nam

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