First Gut Microbiome Profiling of the Critically Endangered Tricolour Langur ( Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger ) and Vulnerable Silvery Langur ( Trachypithecus cristatus ) in Sarawak, Malaysia

Journal of Medical Primatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Roberta Chaya Tawie Tingga, Ahmad Ampeng, Jack Liam, Bilhan Deli, Mohd Luqman Anuar, Dayang Nuriza Abang‐Abdillah, Noraini Johari, Abd Rahman Mohd‐Ridwan, Badrul Munir Md‐Zain
DOI: 10.1111/jmp.70065
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

DNA metabarcoding is used to explore the gut microbiome of Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger and Trachypithecus cristatus from the Jemoreng Protected Forest. Phylum Firmicutes, family Lachnospiraceae, and genus Shuttleworthia are suggested as the key microbiome components for both species. The microbiome was primarily composed of beneficial bacteria essential for food digestion.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gut microbiota and health Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Medical Primatology
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
55
Issue
1
Pages
e70065–e70065
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN