Rhinopithecus roxellana
The major threat for the species is forest loss due to agricultural expansion, especially outside of protected areas.

Rhinopithecus roxellana roxellana
The major threat is habitat loss. Secondarily, there is a serious threat from continued illegal hunting of this subspecies. There is also harassment owing to tourist activities, including the herding of troops for tourists to view.

Rhinopithecus roxellana qinlingensis
In the Qinling Mountains tourism is having a significant negative impact, mainly due to the creation of roads and other infrastructure. Before 1990, there were threats from illegal hunting, but this has stopped due to increased government protection.

Rhinopithecus roxellana hubeiensis
There is a serious threat to this subspecies from tourism-related activities, along with continued habitat loss. Before 1990, there were threats from illegal hunting, but this has stopped due to increased government protection.