A monkey with golden fur and a blue face, living in mountain forests that include Ngaba (Ch. Aba) in north-eastern Tibet.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Forest
- Regions: Amdo
Habitat
Temperate mountain forests, including the Min mountains of northern Sichuan, much of which lie in Ngaba.
Diet
Lichens, leaves, buds and bark.
Ecological role
A forest primate that lives in large social groups.
Threats
Loss of forest to logging, roads and tourism.
Conservation
Listed as Endangered by the IUCN.