Nilgiri Black Langur   MONKEY
Scientific Name:
Trachypithecus johnii
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Black Leaf Monkey, Indian Hooded Leaf Monkey, John's Langur, Nilgiri Leaf Monkey, Semnopithecus johnii, T. cucullatus, T. jubatus, T. leonina
Group:
Mammals
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
VU-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
India

Facts Summary:
The Nilgiri Black Langur (Trachypithecus johnii) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): India. This species is also known by the following name(s): Black Leaf Monkey, Indian Hooded Leaf Monkey, John's Langur, Nilgiri Leaf Monkey, Semnopithecus johnii, T. cucullatus, T. jubatus, T. leonina.


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