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Trachypithecus johnii
They are endemic to the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats in South India. Its range also includes Kodagu in Karnataka, Kodayar Hills in Tamil Nadu, and many other hilly areas in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This primate has glossy black fur on its body and golden brown fur on its head. It is similar in size and long-tailed like the gray langurs. Females have a white patch of fur on the inner thigh. It typically lives in troops of nine to ten monkeys. Its diet consists of fruits, shoots and leaves.
Endemic to Western ghats
The species is endangered due to deforestation and poaching for its fur and flesh. Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1).
Spotted on May 10, 2014
Submitted on Sep 10, 2014
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:) seems he didn't like to be photographed... :D nice one