# Semnopithecus entellus The Hanuman langur is a playful monkey with long arms and a beautiful gray coat. They love to swing through trees and are often seen in groups, making them fun to watch! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Gray langur, Hanuman langur ![Semnopithecus entellus](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Monkeys_at_Amer_Fort%252C_India.jpg&width=800) Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monkeys_at_Amer_Fort%252C_India.jpg) ## Appearance The Semnopithecus entellus has a light gray to brownish-gray fur coat, a distinctive dark black face, and prominent brows. Its long, slender tail is often held in a graceful arch, typically longer than its body. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Cercopithecidae - **Genus:** Semnopithecus ## Interesting facts - Hanuman langurs are considered sacred animals in some parts of India! - These monkeys often share babysitting duties, called 'alloparenting,' within their groups! - They spend much of their day resting and digesting their leafy meals. - Young langurs are born with dark brown fur that lightens to gray as they grow. ## Special abilities - **Super Stomach Power:** Semnopithecus entellus has a multi-chambered stomach that helps them digest tough leaves, allowing them to eat plants others can't. - **Tree Acrobats:** Semnopithecus entellus can leap impressive distances between branches because their strong leg muscles and long tail help them balance mid-air. - **Clever Communicators:** Semnopithecus entellus can use varied alarm calls to warn others about different predators, helping the whole group stay safe. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 45-75 cm - **Weight:** 8-20 kg - **Lifespan:** 18-25 years - **Speed:** 35 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 190-210 days ## Diet & Feeding Mostly eats leaves, but also enjoys fruits, flowers, buds, and even some insects. - **Primary Foods:** Leaves, Fruits, Flowers, Buds, Bark, Insects - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** [Leopard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard) (*Panthera pardus*) — A major predator, leopards ambush langurs in their forest habitats. - **Hunts:** Golden Jackal (*Canis aureus*) — Jackals prey on smaller or young langurs, especially on the ground. - **Eaten by:** Peepal tree (*Ficus religiosa*) — Langurs frequently forage on the leaves and fruits of this sacred fig tree. - **Eaten by:** Babul tree (*Acacia nilotica*) — Provides leaves, pods, and flowers, which are important parts of their diet. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Tool Use](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tool-use): This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch monkeys from a distance and never try to feed them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Semnopithecus entellus? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Semnopithecus entellus? 45-75 cm ### How much does Semnopithecus entellus weigh? 8-20 kg ### How long does Semnopithecus entellus live? 18-25 years ### How fast can Semnopithecus entellus move? 35 km/h ### What does Semnopithecus entellus eat? Mostly eats leaves, but also enjoys fruits, flowers, buds, and even some insects. ### Where is Semnopithecus entellus usually found? Forests ### How does Semnopithecus entellus hunt? Foraging ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Semnopithecus entellus: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/semnopithecus-entellus)