Endangered
Proboscis Monkey
Nasalis larvatus
A large monkey from Borneo best known for its unusual nose, pot belly, and preference for riverine forests.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild
Size
Body length 53–76 cm; tail 55–75 cm; weight 7–24 kg
Scientific Name
Nasalis larvatus
About Proboscis Monkey
A large monkey from Borneo best known for its unusual nose, pot belly, and preference for riverine forests.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild, a size of Body length 53–76 cm; tail 55–75 cm; weight 7–24 kg, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
Male proboscis monkeys use their oversized noses to amplify calls across the forest.
Where Proboscis Monkey Lives
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Kinabatangan River
, Malaysia
Borneo mangrove forest
, Indonesia