Trachypithecus auratus ssp. mauritius
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
MAMMALIA |
PRIMATES |
CERCOPITHECIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Trachypithecus auratus ssp. mauritius
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| Species Authority: |
(Griffith, 1821) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
– |
West Javan Ebony Langur |
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Vulnerable
A2cd
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2008 |
| Assessor/s: |
Nijman, V. & Supriatna, J. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Mittermeier, R.A. & Rylands, A.B. (Primate Red List Authority) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
This species is considered Vulnerable due to a past and continued populations decline, estimated at more than 30% over the past 36 years (3 generations, given a generation length of 12 years), as a result of capture for the illegal pet trade, hunting, and loss of habitat.
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| History: |
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Geographic Range
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Population
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| Population Trend: |
Decreasing
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Habitat and Ecology
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