The Edge · EN Endangered
Proboscis Monkey
Nasalis larvatus
A pot-bellied, long-nosed monkey of Bornean mangroves, whose pendulous nose amplifies its honking calls.
EN · Endangered
Overview
A pot-bellied, long-nosed monkey of Bornean mangroves, whose pendulous nose amplifies its honking calls.
mammalborneoprimate
Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2020 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Primates |
| Family | Cercopithecidae |
| Range | Borneo (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei) |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Males' huge noses act as echo chambers to attract mates.
- One of the few primates that can swim, with partially webbed feet.
From the collection
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Proboscis Monkey art print
Museum-grade art print from the Proboscis Monkey plate.
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Proboscis Monkey notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Proboscis Monkey plate.
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