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The white-headed langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) is a critically endangered langur.[3] Two subspecies are recognized: T. p. poliocephalus in Cát Bà Island, Vietnam, and T. p. leucocephalus in Guangxi, China. The former (the nominate subspecies), often known as the golden-headed or Cat Ba langur, is among the rarest primates in the world, and possibly the rarest primate in Asia, with population size estimated at less than 70 individuals.
The white-headed langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) is a critically endangered langur.[3] Two subspecies are recognized: T. p. poliocephalus in Cát Bà Island, Vietnam, and T. p. leucocephalus in Guangxi, China. The former (the nominate subspecies), often known as the golden-headed or Cat Ba langur, is among the rarest primates in the world, and possibly the rarest primate in Asia, with population size estimated at less than 70 individuals.
Cat Ba Langur, Trachypithecus poliocephalus - New England Primate Conservancy
This is the Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus)! Also called golden-headed langurs. One of the world’s most endangered primate species with only 82-84 individuals remaining. Restricted to 8 sq mi (20 sq km) of tropical forest and lime karsts on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam. Poached to near extinction for meat and use in folkloric medicines. Now threatened by disturbances from Cat Ba’s booming tourism industry.