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હનુમાન વાનર Southern plains gray langur

Semnopithecus dussumieri

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
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Description:

The southern plains gray langur (Semnopithecus dussumieri) is a species of primate in the Cercopithecidae family. It is found in south west and west central India.[1] Commonly known as Hanuman langur, this is the most widely found species of langur in India. Typical habitat includes rural and forested areas. However, they can be seen in several cities as well. They usually reside and forage in groups.

Species ID Suggestions

Southern plains gray langur

Semnopithecus dussumieri

Comments (10)

Might be Emma.. but this local name commonly used in Gujarat and Rajasthan..
Well caught Emma, corrected Local name in Gujarati,
Hindi name written in Gujurati.
Welcome... Luckily I spotted other specie in Orissa.
ID- હનુમાન લંગૂર
You have got if spotted around Gujarat and Maharashtra... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_plains_gray_langur
Hi.. we call it Langur... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_langur

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