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Silvery lutung
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Silvery lutung
Trachypithecus cristatus
The silvery lutung is a playful monkey with shiny silver fur and a long tail! They love to swing in trees and are often seen in groups, having fun together.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Silvery lutung has soft, silvery-grey fur covering most of its body, often darker on its hands and feet, and a distinctive crest of hair on its head. Its face is hairless and black, contrasting sharply with its vibrant coat, and babies are born bright orange!
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusTrachypithecus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Baby silvery lutungs are born bright orange, but turn silver as they grow up!
Silvery lutungs help forests by eating leaves and spreading seeds from fruits.
Their long tails are not for swinging, but for amazing balance while leaping!
These monkeys live in big groups with many females and their adorable offspring.
Special abilities
Ability
Canopy Acrobat
Silvery lutung can leap up to 10 meters between trees because of their strong legs and long tail that helps them balance.
Ability
Community Caregivers
Silvery lutung mothers often share their babies with other females, which helps the whole group learn about raising young.
Ability
Alarm Whistler
Silvery lutungs can make loud whistling calls that alert their group to danger, helping everyone quickly find safety.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 46-56 cm
- Weight
- 5-8 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 180-200 days
Diet & Feeding
These monkeys mostly munch on leaves, but also enjoy fruits and flowers for a varied diet!
Primary Foods
- Leaves
- Young shoots
- Flowers
- Fruits
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Reticulated Python
Python reticulatus
Hunts young lutungs and sometimes adults in their forest habitat.
depends on
Cluster Fig
Ficus racemosa
Provides essential leaves and fruits, a significant part of their diet.
eaten by
Changeable Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus cirrhatus
Preys on young or smaller lutungs from above the canopy.
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.
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.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
LutungSilver Leaf Monkey
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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 Silvery lutung?
46-56 cm
How much does Silvery lutung weigh?
5-8 kg
How long does Silvery lutung live?
15-25 years
How fast can Silvery lutung move?
25 km/h
What does Silvery lutung eat?
These monkeys mostly munch on leaves, but also enjoy fruits and flowers for a varied diet!
Where is Silvery lutung usually found?
Forests
How does Silvery lutung hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Silvery lutung usually have?
1
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