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Ebony Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus auratus)) West Bali National Park. Sep 22, 2013. Geotagged,Indonesia,Javan lutung,Trachypithecus auratus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ebony Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus auratus))

West Bali National Park. Sep 22, 2013.

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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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Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Nov 19, 2016. Captured in Unnamed Road, Sumber Klampok, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81155, Indonesia.