Black-and-white langur explained

The black-and-white langur (Presbytis bicolor) is a species of monkey in the family Cercopithecidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Black-crested Sumatran langur, Presbytis melalophos (as Presbytis melalophos bicolor) but genetic analysis revealed that these are separate species.[1] [2] [3]

Distribution

The black-and-white langur is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.[4] It is listed as data deficient by the IUCN.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Presbytis bicolor. American Society of Mammalogists. 2020-04-08.
  2. Mitochondrial phylogeny of leaf monkeys (genus Presbytis, Eschscholtz, 1821) with implications for taxonomy and conservation. Meyer, Dirk. Rinaldi, Ir. Dones. Ramlee, Hatta. Perwitasari-Farajallah, Dyah. Hodges, Keith. Roos, Christian. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 10.1016/j.ympev.2011.02.015. 59. 2. 2011. 311–319. 21333742. 2011MolPE..59..311M . 2020-04-08.
  3. Web site: Presbytis bicolor. ITIS. 2020-04-08.
  4. Nijman, V. . Manullang, B. . amp . Presbytis melalophos ssp. bicolor . . 2008 . e.T39812A10270339. . 2008 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T39812A10270339.en . 2020-04-08. free .

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