Javan lutung
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Javan lutung
Trachypithecus auratus
The Javan lutung is a playful monkey with a beautiful golden-orange coat. They love to swing through trees and eat leaves, fruits, and flowers. These monkeys are very social and live in groups!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Javan lutung is a striking primate with glossy black to dark brown fur covering its body, contrasted by a lighter belly. It has a long, non-prehensile tail and a round, dark face. Newborns are bright golden-orange, a unique visual trait.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusTrachypithecus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Baby Javan lutungs are born bright orange, but turn black as they grow up!
Javan lutungs often live in family groups led by a single adult male monkey.
These monkeys often share their forest homes with other types of primates!
They spend most of their lives high up in the treetops, rarely touching the ground!
Special abilities
Ability
Forest Leaper
Javan lutung can jump between trees because of its strong legs and long tail that helps them balance high up.
Ability
Alert Communicator
Javan lutung has a variety of calls that helps them warn their group about predators and communicate.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 44-60 cm
- Weight
- 5-8 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 196-210 days
Diet & Feeding
This monkey mostly munches on leaves, but also enjoys yummy fruits and flowers from trees!
Primary Foods
- Young Leaves
- Ripe Fruits
- Flowers
- Leaf Shoots
- Buds
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Javan Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus bartelsi
Large raptors prey on young or unwary Javan lutungs from above.
eats
White-haired Fig
Ficus albipila
Javan lutungs eat its leaves and fruits, also using branches for shelter.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Javan lutung?
44-60 cm
How much does Javan lutung weigh?
5-8 kg
How long does Javan lutung live?
10-20 years
How fast can Javan lutung move?
25 km/h
What does Javan lutung eat?
This monkey mostly munches on leaves, but also enjoys yummy fruits and flowers from trees!
Where is Javan lutung usually found?
Forests
How does Javan lutung hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Javan lutung usually have?
1
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