Delacour’s langur

Description:

Found only in north-central Vietnam, Delacour’s langur is one of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth. This striking black and white coloured langur is distinguished from other black Asian langurs by its characteristic white lower back and outer thighs. As a result of this distinctive colouration, the Vietnamese frequently refer to this species as “Vooc Mong Trang”, meaning ‘the langur with white trousers’. The white cheek hairs are also slightly longer than in other black Asian langurs and the thickly furred tail is unique among this genus. Newborns differ from adults, being brownish in colour, with more white fur on the head. Feet and hands in this species are slim and the thumb is reduced. Source: http://www.arkive.org

Habitat:

Jungle in north-central Vietnam

Notes:

Spotted in Cuc Phuong’s Endangered Primate Rescue Center - Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam