Lar Gibbon

Hylobates lar

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Hylobatidae

About

The lar gibbon, also known as the white-handed gibbon, is an endangered primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. It is one of the better-known gibbons and is often kept in captivity.

Fun Fact

Lar gibbons are the fastest and most agile of all primates in the trees, brachiating through the canopy at speeds up to 56 km/h (35 mph) and swinging across gaps of 15 metres in a single leap.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

25-30 years

Threats

Deforestation
Illegal Logging
Small Population Size
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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