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Mammals
Primates
Nilgiri Langur
Semnopithecus johnii
Local name: Karuppu Manthi / नीलगिरि लंगूर
lightbulbEndemic to the Nilgiri–Anamalai–Periyar belt.
Identification
The Nilgiri Langur (Semnopithecus johnii) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Karuppu Manthi / नीलगिरि लंगूर.
Habitat. Shola and evergreen forest of the southern Western Ghats
Diet. Leaves and fruit in the mid-canopy
Field notes. Glossy black coat with a brown crown. Roadkills on ghat highways are reported to rescue teams. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule I.
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Habitat
Shola and evergreen forest of the southern Western Ghats
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Diet
Leaves and fruit in the mid-canopy
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Behavior
Glossy black coat with a brown crown. Roadkills on ghat highways are reported to rescue teams.
