Monkey of the Day · Friday, April 17, 2026

Red-Shanked Douc

Pygathrix nemaeus

Red-Shanked Douc
Image: Wikimedia Commons

Habitat

Evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia

Diet

Leaves, fruit, flowers, seeds

Size

55–63 cm

Weight

8–11 kg

Lifespan

Up to 25 years

Did you know?

Often called the 'costumed ape' because of their striking multicolored coat — maroon legs, white forearms, black hands, and a golden face.