ENEndangered
Purple-faced Langur
Semnopithecus vetulus
Declining
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 dry· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in CERCOPITHECIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Purple-faced Langur classified as Endangered?
Purple-faced Langur 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 Purple-faced Langur live?
Purple-faced Langur occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Purple-faced Langur?
The main threats to Purple-faced Langur are 2.1, 2.1.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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