At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Mammals
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The grey-shanked douc is a colourful leaf-eating monkey found only in central Vietnam, with grey limbs and an orange-flecked face. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It is one of the rarest and most striking of the doucs.
Range & habitat
A small area of forest in central Vietnam.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Hunting
- Habitat loss
- Capture for trade
Why it matters
A vividly marked, leaf-eating monkey with a tiny range, the grey-shanked douc is a flagship for protecting central Vietnam's forests.
Sources
Sources for Grey-shanked Douc
- IUCN Red List — look up Grey-shanked Douc (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the grey-shanked douc different from the red-shanked douc?
Both are colourful 'costumed' monkeys, but the grey-shanked douc has grey rather than maroon-red lower legs and is restricted to a small area of central Vietnam.
Why is the grey-shanked douc Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite hunting, habitat loss, and capture for trade within its very small range. See the IUCN Red List.
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