Red Leaf Monkey
The Red Leaf Monkey is a species of Asian red-coated arboreal primates found in the island of Borneo. They are protected by law throughout Malaysian Borneo.
Scientific Name – Presbytis rubicunda
Classification – Presbytis
Gender Names – Male – male; Female – female; Baby – infant
Collective Noun – Band
Length/Size – 16 to 22 in (41 to 57 cm)
Weight – 13 lbs (6 kg)
Special Features – Spend nearly all their time in the trees; they occasionally add minerals to their diet by eating dirt from a termite mound
Social Structure – Live in bands of 2 to 13 individuals, led by a dominant male
Geographical Distribution – Borneo
Natural Habitat – Forests with tall trees
Conservation Status – Least Concern
Diet – Leaves, seeds, fruits, flowers