Purple-faced langur

Description:

The purple-faced langur (Trachypithecus vetulus), also known as the purple-faced leaf monkey, is a species of Old World monkey that is endemic to Sri Lanka.There are four distinct subspecies of purple-faced langur: Southern lowland wetzone purple-faced langur, Trachypithecus vetulus vetulus Western purple-faced langur or north lowland wetzone purple-faced langur, Trachypithecus vetulus nestor Dryzone purple-faced langur, Trachypithecus vetulus philbricki Montane purple-faced langur or Bear Monkey, Trachypithecus vetulus monticola

Habitat:

The purple-faced langur is found in closed canopy forests in Sri Lanka's mountains and the southwestern part of the country, known as the "wet zone.The purple-faced langur is mostly folivorous, but will also feed on fruits, flowers, and seeds

Notes:

Endangered