Silvery Lutung
VU

Silvery Lutung

Trachypithecus cristatus

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvery_lutung

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Silvered Leaf Monkey faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Southeast Asia, with palm oil plantations and urban development eliminating crucial forest corridors. Hunting pressure for traditional medicine and the illegal pet trade compounds these threats, while their specialized diet of young leaves makes them particularly vulnerable to habitat quality degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Silvered Leaf Monkeys inhabit primary and secondary tropical rainforests, mangrove forests, and coastal woodlands throughout Southeast Asia. They prefer the upper canopy layers where they can access young leaves, shoots, and fruits while maintaining continuous tree cover for movement between feeding areas.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Silvery Lutung classified as Vulnerable?
Silvery Lutung is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Silvered Leaf Monkey faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Southeast Asia, with palm oil plantations and urban development eliminating crucial forest corridors. Hunting pressure for traditional medicine and the illegal pet trade compounds these threats, while their specialized diet of young leaves makes them particularly vulnerable to habitat quality degradation.
Where does Silvery Lutung live?
Silvery Lutung 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 Silvery Lutung?
The main threats to Silvery Lutung are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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