Current status and conservation of François’ Langurs (Trachypithecus francoisi) in Encheng National Nature Reserve in Guangxi, China

Expand
  • (1 Guangxi Encheng National Nature Reserve, Chongzuo 558400, China)
    (2 Guangxi Biodiversity Research and Conservation Association, Nanning 530022, China)
    (3 Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Rare and Endangered Animal Ecology, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China)

Online published: 2019-11-27

Abstract

François’ langur (Trachypithecus francoisi) is a rare and endangered primate species, restricted to habitats characterized by karst topography. As a result of illegal hunting and habitat loss, populations of this species have decreased dramatically. From October to December 2017, we conducted a survey on the population status and distribution of Fran?ois’s langurs in Encheng National Nature Reserve (NNR) using partition-spot surveys. We evaluated the conservation status and threat factors, which are needed for developing conservation strategies. Overall, we found 89 sleeping sites, including 43 sites with fresh feces. Combining this survey and interviews with local people, we detected 18 groups, with an estimated total population of 100-105 individuals, including one albino adult female. There were 11 groups within the reserve, and 7 groups outside the reserve; group size ranged from 3 to 12 individuals. The primary threats are habitat fragmentation and degradation in Encheng NNR, which must be mitigated to ensure the survival of this imperiled species.

Cite this article

LI Wenhua, SONG Qingchuan, HUANG Rong, ZHAO Jiaxin, LI Youbang, ZHOU Qihai . Current status and conservation of François’ Langurs (Trachypithecus francoisi) in Encheng National Nature Reserve in Guangxi, China[J]. ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA, 2019 , 39(6) : 623 -629 . DOI: 10.16829/j.slxb.150289

Outlines

/

〈 〉