White-thighed surili

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White-thighed surili
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On Pahang, Malaysia
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Suborder: Haplorhini
Infraorder: Simiiformes
Family: Cercopithecidae
Genus: Presbytis
Species:
P. siamensis
Binomial name
Presbytis siamensis
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White-thighed surili range

The white-thighed surili (Presbytis siamensis) is a species of primate from the family of old world monkeys (Cercopithecidae). This species lives arboreal amongst the sub-montane forests. [2] It is endemic to the Thai-Malay Peninsula, the Riau Archipelago and Sumatra. [1] In addition, the white-thighed surili contain four subspecies: siamensis (nominate), cana, paenulata and rhionis, are recognized here. [3] Furthermore, they are characterized by the white patches located on the outside of their legs, which is what gives them their name. [4] Additionally, they can be referred to as pale-thighed langur/surili. [4] These primates are an important species for the diversity of forest environments in the Malaysian area. [5]

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Description

Physical

The white-thighed surili are made up of a common surili build, ranging from around 41–69 cm tall and weighing 5–6.7 kg. [4] Their slender build is covered with a brown-grey fur coat on their backs, with white fur covering their bellies and dark fur on their head. [4] They are known for the white fur on the outsides of their thighs (giving them their name). [4] Additionally, their tails – typically covered in dark fur – can extend roughly 58–85 cm. [4] Compared to adults, infants are born with very light fur with crosses of dark fur along their arms and back. [4]

Habitat

As an arboreal species, P. siamensis live in subtropical/tropical forest environments. They have been found to occupy moist lowland or swamp areas. [1] In fact, they can even be inhabitants of terrestrial environments; for example, rural gardens. [1] They can be located mainly on the Malay Peninsula, but are also found in Sumatra, as well as some parts of Thailand. [1]

Social organization

The white-thighed surili live in small unimale-multifemale groups. [6] After mating, females give birth to single infants to which the group of females care for. [6] Due to their arboreal lifestyle, reliance on detection of predators is vital. Male group members are able to call or display a distraction for predators to protect group members. [6] Furthermore, this predator avoidance strategy is shown to be more effective with smaller groups. [6]

Taxonomy

P. siamensis is a member of old world monkeys. P. siamensis itself contains four subspecies: siamensis, cana, paenulata, and rhionis. [1] Research suggests the white-thighed surili includes P. natunae (Natuna Island surili) as a subspecies; however both have been considered subspecies of P. femoralis (Banded surili). [3] Alternatively, research suggests three species are endemic to Malaysia: P. siamensis, P. femoralis and P.robinsoni (Robinson's Banded langur). [2] Through mitochondria DNA analysis, these three species are split into two separate clades: P. femoralis on its own, P. robinsoni and P. siamensis in the other. [2] This was due to the sharing of unique nucleotides between P. robinsoni and P. siamensis. [2] There continues to be ongoing evolution of Robinson's banded langur and the white-thighed surili. [2]

Research suggests that P. femoralis was the basal lineage of Presbytis in peninsular Malaysia. [7] It was hypothesized that P. femoralis diverged to form P. robinsoni and P. siamensis. [7] The movement of P. femoralis to the Malaysian peninsula created the allopatric distribution. [7] Further dispersal on the peninsula itself resulted in the divergence of P. robinsoni and P. siamensis through allopatric speciation. [7] Overall, the taxonomy is constantly evolving and in need of continuing research. [1] [8] [9]

Threats

According to the IUCN Red List, the current status of the white-thighed surili is near threatened. [1] Researchers say several Presbytis species are affected by logging activities, although not all of them are recognized on the IUCN red list. [10]

Conservation efforts for non-human primates - such as the white-thighed surili - are valued significantly. This species is seen in the public's eye as a value of science, genetics, forest sustainability, aesthetic, tourism, and a symbol of heritage. [11] Researchers suggest continuing to familiarize the public with primate conservation concerns to enhance the willingness of participate in conservation efforts. [11] In addition, only 30% of the forested area on the Malaysian Peninsula is legally protected from resource extraction, leaving 70% of forests vulnerable. [5] More research on abundance, ecology and behavioural biology of the white-thighed surili is vital to creating better conservation management plans. [5]

An alternative threat to this species has nothing to do with logging. Sometimes these primates may be kept as pets or used in the entertainment industry. [5] Currently this species is listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to protect them from this. [1] Moreover, education the public on illegal trade of primates as pets may combat the demand for the industry. [5]

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