The golden monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) is a special species in China, and possesses the highest altitude habitat (4 167 m) in all kinds of primates.

• 金丝猴是我国特有的灵长类 ；也是海拔分布最高 (4 16 7m)的灵长类 ；从生理生态学角度研究金丝猴怎样适应高寒山区的生活 ；具有重要的科学意义 .