Francois Leaf-Eating Monkey

scientific name

Presbytis francoisi francoisi

size

Weight. ~20 lbs.
medium size

characteristics

Adaptations/Coloration. coat black " cheek fur band white " young rust colored at birth " stomach adapted to herbivore diet
Arboreal. most of the time
Coat. long " silky
Hands. prehensile " opposable thumbs
Head. peak crest fur gives them pixyish appearance

diet

Herbivore
Wild. mainly leaves, bark, buds, fruit, & shoots
Zoo. Monkey Chow, fruits, & vegetables

habitat/range

forest " southeast China, Central Laos, & Vietnam

status

US Endangered " numbers decreasing due to habitat destruction

other

type of langur " when acquired, only 3rd group of Francois Leaf-Eating Monkeys to come out of China to Western Hemisphere " Oregon Zoo holds studbook

oregon zoo exhibit

Primates