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Javan Lutung (Trachypithecus auratus)

Javan Lutung (Trachypithecus auratus)
Javan Lutung (Trachypithecus auratus)

About Javan Lutung (Trachypithecus auratus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Mammals
  • Order: Primates
  • Family: Old World Monkeys

The East Javan langur, 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. The Latin word auratus in its scientific name means "golden" and refers to a less common color variant. The common name golden langur refers to a different species.

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