Raffles' Banded Langur
About the Raffles' Banded Langur in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
The Raffles' Banded Langur (Presbytis femoralis) is a critically endangered primate native only to Singapore and southern Malaysia. Today, this rare resident is restricted to a very small population living within the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
Identifying features
Check out some identifying features of the Raffles' Banded Langur!
The Raffles' Banded Langur is easily recognized by its sleek, jet-black fur, which is beautifully contrasted by a prominent white band running down its chest and belly. If you get a clear look, you will also notice distinct white rings around their eyes and white patches on the inside of their limbs. Interestingly, the infants look completely different from their parents! Babies are born with stark white fur, only gradually transitioning to their signature adult black-and-white coloration after a few weeks.
Habitat and ecology
They are strictly arboreal, meaning they spend their entire lives high up in the forest canopy and rarely come down to the ground. They are specialized leaf-eaters with complex, multi-chambered stomachs designed to digest tough leaves and unripe fruits.
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