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21) Purple-faced Langur -Semnopithecus (Trachypithecus) vetulus (Sri Lanka)
Status: Endangered / vulnerable in certain subspecies (some range-restricted forms are highly threatened).
Range/Countries: Endemic to Sri Lanka (wet-zone forests and adjacent areas).
Habitat: Tropical wet-zone forests, sacred groves, urban-edge woodlands.
Diet: Leaf-eating folivore, also fruit and flowers.
Lifespan: ~20 years (est.).
Reproduction: Single infant; slow reproduction.
Ecological role: Seed dispersers, forest health indicators.
Main threats: Urbanization, habitat fragmentation, road mortality, conflict with humans.
Conservation notes: Preserve sacred groves, urban tree corridors, and public awareness to reduce conflict.