Western Hoolock Gibbon

Hoolock hoolock

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Hylobatidae

About

The western hoolock gibbon is a primate from the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. The species is found in Assam, Mizoram, and Meghalaya in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar west of the Chindwin River.

Fun Fact

Western hoolock gibbons are the only apes found in India (besides humans), and mated pairs sing elaborate duets at dawn that strengthen pair bonds and advertise territory ownership.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

25-30 years

Threats

Poaching
Genetic Bottleneck
Small Population Size
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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