🌿Native Nature

Bengal Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus entellus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Cercopithecidae ›Genus: Semnopithecus

About

The northern plains gray langur (Semnopithecus entellus), also known as the sacred langur, is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. The southern plains gray langur (Semnopithecus dussumieri) was previously classified as a subspecies of S. entellus, i.e., S. entellus dussumieri. Its range covers a large portion of India south of the Himalayas south to the Tapti River and the Krishna River.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bengal Sacred Langur?
The scientific name of Bengal Sacred Langur is Semnopithecus entellus.
What is the conservation status of Bengal Sacred Langur?
The Bengal Sacred Langur has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bengal Sacred Langur belong to?
Bengal Sacred Langur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bengal Sacred Langur belong to?
Bengal Sacred Langur belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bengal Sacred Langur belong to?
Bengal Sacred Langur belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Bengal Sacred Langur belong to?
Bengal Sacred Langur belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Bengal Sacred Langur belong to?
Bengal Sacred Langur belongs to the family Cercopithecidae.
What genus does Bengal Sacred Langur belong to?
Bengal Sacred Langur belongs to the genus Semnopithecus.