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      • The three primary primates all endemic to Sri Lanka namely the Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica), Purple Faced Langur (Trachypithecus vetulus) and the Red Slender Loris (Loris tardigradus) are all listed as endangered in the IUCN Red List and have also been listed amongst the world’s 25 most endangered primates.
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  3. animalia.bio › endemic-animals-of-sri-lankaEndemic Animals of Sri Lanka

    The chestnut-backed owlet (Glaucidium castanotum ) (often misspelled Glaucidium castanonotum ), is an owl which is endemic to Sri Lanka. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most of the smaller owl species.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_endemic_mammals_ofList of endemic mammals of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

    Sri Lanka is home to 21 endemic mammals. [1] Number of terrestrial mammals that have been recorded from the country is 91. [2] Additionally there are 28 marine mammals in the oceans surrounding the island.

    Name
    Species Authority
    Layard's palm squirrel
    Funambulus layardi (Blyth, 1849)
    Dusky palm squirrel
    Funambulus obscurus (Waterhouse, 1838)
    Mayor's mouse
    Mus mayori (Thomas, 1915)
    Ceylon spiny mouse
    Mus fernandoni (Phillips, 1932)

    See full list on en.wikipedia.org

  5. www.naturalworldexplorer.com › post › primates-ofPrimates in Sri Lanka - Natural World

    Nov 3, 2020 · Primates in Sri Lanka. There are five species of primates that reside within Sri Lanka including three species of monkeys; Toque Macaque, Grey Langur, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey and two species of Loris; the Red Loris and the Grey Slender Loris. The Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica) is an old world monkey that is reddish-brown in colour and is ...

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  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Toque_macaqueToque macaque - Wikipedia

    The toque macaque (/ tɒk məˈkæk /; Macaca sinica) is a reddish-brown-coloured Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is known as the rilewa or rilawa (Sinhala: රිළවා), (hence the English word "rillow"). Its name refers to the whorl of hair at the crown of the head, reminiscent of a brimless toque cap. [3] Taxonomy.

  8. www.absolutesrilankansafari.com › primates-of-sriPrimates of Sri Lanka

    The three primary primates all endemic to Sri Lanka namely the Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica), Purple Faced Langur (Trachypithecus vetulus) and the Red Slender Loris (Loris tardigradus) are all listed as endangered in the IUCN Red List and have also been listed amongst the world’s 25 most endangered primates.

  9. neprimateconservancy.org › purple-faced-langurPurple-Faced Langur, Semnopithecus vetulus | New England ...

    Purple-faced langurs (Semnopithecus vetulus), also known as purple-faced leaf monkeys, are endemic to Sri Lanka. In Sinhala, one of the official languages of Sri Lanka, they are known as “the black monkey of Sri Lanka.”

  10. ceylontravellershub.com › monkey-species-of-sriMonkey Species of Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Guide to the ...

    Jun 29, 2023 · The Purple-faced Langur (Semnopithecus vetulus) is an endemic primate species found only in Sri Lanka. These langurs are known for their unique appearance, with a dark coat and a striking purple face.

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