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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Omnivore
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Lifespan
15–20 years
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Weight
7–22 kg
Population Trend
📉Decreasing
Description
The Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is a mammal indigenous to Brunei. It inhabits coastal mangrove forests, riverine forests, and lowland rainforest near water.
Habitat
🌿 coastal mangrove forests🌿 riverine forests🌿 and lowland rainforest near water
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Primates
Family
Cercopithecidae
Genus
Nasalis
Fun Facts
1
Males have large, bulbous noses that can exceed 10 cm in length — the bigger the nose, the more attractive to females
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They are the most accomplished swimmers of all primates, with partially webbed feet for leaping into water
3
Found primarily in Borneo's mangrove forests, Brunei's protected reserves are key to their survival
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Known locally as 'bekantan' in Malay, the proboscis monkey is a beloved symbol of Borneo's wildlife
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Their complex, multi-chambered stomachs allow them to digest toxic leaves that other animals cannot eat