The proboscis monkey or long-nosed monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is an arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose (or proboscis), a reddish-brown skin color and a long tail. It is endemic to the southeast Asian island of Borneo and is found mostly in mangrove forests and on the coastal areas of the island. [3]

The Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is one of the largest monkey species native to Asia. It has a characteristic long nose that distinguishes this animal from other monkeys.

Proboscis monkeys are the primate world’s most prolific swimmers, frequently leaping from tree limbs and hitting the water with a comical belly flop. They’ve evolved webbed feet and...

The proboscis monkey – also known as the long-nosed monkey – is one of the largest Old World monkey species found only on one southeast Asian island (Borneo). Proboscis monkeys are diurnal (most active from late afternoon to night), omnivores, and …

2025年3月27日 · Proboscis monkey, (Nasalis larvatus), long-tailed arboreal primate found along rivers and in swampy mangrove forests of Borneo. Named for the male’s long and pendulous nose, the proboscis monkey is red-brown with pale underparts.

2009年2月25日 · Proboscis monkeys are only found on Borneo, and in parts of all three nations that divide the island; Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia (Bennett & Sebastian 1988; Brandon-Jones et al. 2004). They are not found throughout the island however, and are often concentrated in coastal regions.

Proboscis monkeys are large primates named for their abnormally engorged noses. Only males of the species possess this odd appendage. Females have short, slightly upturned noses. They live primarily in Indonesia, specifically on the island of Borneo. …

2017年6月26日 · Proboscis monkey facts for kids & adults, with pictures & information. Discover this famous long-nosed monkey from Borneo. Habitat, diet, endangered status.

Proboscis monkeys are protected from hunting and capture in Borneo but the destruction of the mangrove forest has limited the population. They are listed as Appendix I by the Convention …

2020年9月9日 · The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), is a large primate endemic to the island of Borneo. It is named after the long, hanging nose present in males and spends most of its time living in trees near mangrove forests or jungle streams.