Agile Gibbon
Hylobates agilis
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Hylobatidae
About
The agile gibbon, also called the black-handed gibbon, is an Old World primate, and is a part of the gibbon family. It is native to Indonesia, specifically, on the island of Sumatra. The agile gibbon can also be found in Malaysia, and southern Thailand. As appointed by the IUCN Red List, this species is endangered, and mainly due to the destruction of their habitat and pet trade.
Fun Fact
As appointed by the IUCN Red List, this species is endangered, and mainly due to the destruction of their habitat and pet trade.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives arboreally in rain forests and rarely comes to the ground.
Diet
Diet of the agile gibbon is generally frugivorous but have also been observed eating leaves, flowers, and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease