In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?

1. Tamil Nadu

2. Kerala

3. Karnataka

4. Andhra Pradesh

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UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Official Paper 2013

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1,2 and 3 only.

Key Points

As per IUCN red list, the lion-tailed macaque is found in India (Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu).
- It is endemic to the Western Ghats in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
- Although the species has a relatively wide range, its area of occupancy is small and severely fragmented.
- Primarily diurnal arboreal, it prefers the upper canopy of the primary tropical evergreen rainforest.
- It can also be found in monsoon forests in hilly country and in disturbed forests.
Hence option 1 is correct.

Additional Information

Lion-tailed Macaque
- It is endemic to the Western Ghats in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
- Although the species has a relatively wide range, its area of occupancy is small and severely fragmented.
- Primarily diurnal arboreal, it prefers the upper canopy of the primary tropical evergreen rainforest.
- It can also be found in monsoon forests in hilly country and in disturbed forests.
- Protected areas:
  - Kudremukh National Park (Karnataka)
  - Periyar National Park (Kerala)
  - Silent Valley National Park (Kerala)
- Conservation and Protection:
  - IUCN Red List: Endangered.
  - It is listed in Appendix I of CITES.
  - It is protected under Schedule I, Part I, of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972