ENEndangered
Proboscis Monkey
Nasalis larvatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proboscis_monkey
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CERCOPITHECIDAE
Threatened in Brunei
Frequently asked questions
Why is Proboscis Monkey classified as Endangered?
Proboscis Monkey is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Proboscis Monkey live?
Proboscis Monkey occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Proboscis Monkey?
The main threats to Proboscis Monkey are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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