Sumatran Surili

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Presbytis melalophos

Sumatran Surili, a reference photo
Photo: Richard Fuller · CC0 (licence)

The black-crested Sumatran langur (Presbytis melalophos) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is endemic to Sumatra in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sumatran Surili being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Primates
Family
Cercopithecidae
Species
Presbytis melalophos

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