proboscis monkey

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The proboscis monkey is a large, long-nosed Old World monkey native to the mangrove forests and riverine habitats of Borneo, known for its distinctive pendulous nose and strong swimming ability.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Old World monkey
endemic species of Borneo
mammal
primate
ability strong swimmer
activityPattern diurnal
bodyLength about 66 to 76 centimeters for males excluding tail
class Mammalia
coatColor grey limbs
reddish-brown back
commonName long-nosed monkey
proboscis monkey
conservationStatus Endangered
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
surface form: IUCN Red List
diet fruits
leaves
seeds
young shoots
dietType folivore
frugivore
distinctiveFeature large pendulous nose in adult males
long tail
pot-bellied appearance
family Cercopithecidae
femaleBodyMass around 12 kilograms
firstDescribedBy Carl Linnaeus
genus Nasalis
gestationPeriod about 166 days
habitat coastal forest
mangrove forest
peat swamp forest
riverine forest
kingdom Animalia
legalProtection protected in parts of its range
locomotion arboreal
quadrupedal
maleBodyMass up to about 24 kilograms
nativeTo Borneo
Brunei Darussalam
surface form: Brunei

Indonesia
Malaysia
noseFunction used in vocalization and sexual selection
order Primates
phylum Chordata
reproduction single offspring per birth
scientificName Nasalis larvatus
sexualDimorphism males larger than females
socialStructure all-male groups
multi-female harem groups
subfamily Colobinae
tailLength about 55 to 67 centimeters
taxonRank species
threat forest fragmentation
habitat loss
hunting
uses ecotourism attraction in Borneo
yearDescribed 1758

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Borneo endangeredSpeciesHabitat proboscis monkey