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Bengal Sacred Langur

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Semnopithecus entellus

Basic stats

Habitat

Terrestrial and arboreal; diurnal

Range

India south of the Himalaya (account opened)

Gestation period

About 200 days

Size

Body 45.1–78.4cm; tail 80.3–111.8cm

Weight

Males 16.9–19.5kg; females 9.5–16.1kg

The northern plains gray langur, also called the sacred or Hanuman langur, has mostly light-coloured fur with darker fur on the back and limbs, and a black face, ears, hands and feet. Adult males weigh 16.9 to 19.5kg and females 9.5 to 16.1kg, with a tail longer than the body. It is diurnal and both terrestrial and arboreal (Wikipedia, general species account).

Groups may hold several males and females, one male and several females, or males alone, and group size can exceed 100. Gestation is about 200 days and weaning at about a year. The account opened gives its range as a large part of India south of the Himalaya, and the Mammal Diversity Database lists India only, so its place in the Bhutan guide is flagged for checking.

Quick answers

What habitat does the Bengal Sacred Langur live in?
Terrestrial and arboreal; diurnal
Where is the Bengal Sacred Langur found?
India south of the Himalaya (account opened)
How long is the gestation period of the Bengal Sacred Langur?
About 200 days
How big is the Bengal Sacred Langur?
Body 45.1–78.4cm; tail 80.3–111.8cm
How much does the Bengal Sacred Langur weigh?
Males 16.9–19.5kg; females 9.5–16.1kg
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