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Javan lutung (Trachypithecus auratus) The Javan Lutung is a friendly, social herbivore monkey that is currently in a threatened state. I find it to be an exceptionally beautiful animal. Apenheul,Javan lutung,Monkeys,Trachypithecus auratus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Javan lutung (Trachypithecus auratus)

The Javan Lutung is a friendly, social herbivore monkey that is currently in a threatened state. I find it to be an exceptionally beautiful animal.

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  1. I know little of these primates but this appears to be an adult, in which case is it the rare Trachypithecus auratus auratus?
    Great shot, thanks Ferdy, I always get very excited when a new primate is posted here!
    Posted 11 years ago
    1. So do I, introducing new mammals is the hardest thing it seems :) I'm not sure about the species you mention, is it a sub species of this one? Posted 11 years ago
      1. Yes, a subspecies. If you read all the blurb on the right, it explains it all. Fascinating! Posted 11 years ago

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The Javan lutung, ''Trachypithecus auratus'' also known as the ebony lutung and Javan langur, 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 and endemic to 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. Note that the common name golden langur is.. more

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Uploaded Aug 14, 2011. Captured Aug 14, 2011 14:33.
  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm