Trachypithecus (Kasi) johnii (J. Fischer 1829)

[Simia] johnii J. Fischer 1829, Synopsis Mamm.: 25.

Type Locality: India, Tellicherry.

Vernacular Names: Nilgiri Langur.

Synonyms: Trachypithecus (Kasi) cucullatus (Fischer 1829); Trachypithecus (Kasi) jubatus (Wagner 1839); Trachypithecus (Kasi) leonina (Shaw 1800) .

Distribution: S India.

Conservation: CITES – Appendix II; IUCN – Vulnerable.

Discussion: T. vetulus species group. Often referred to subgenus Kasi, see Szalay and Delson (1979:402).