Cao-vit Crested Gibbon

Nomascus nasutus

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Hylobatidae

About

The eastern black crested gibbon, also called Cao-vit black crested gibbon or the Cao-vit crested gibbon, is a Critically Endangered species of gibbon from southeast China and northern Vietnam. The term "Cao-vit" originated from the sounds of their calls or songs that villagers of Ngoc Khe, Phong Nam and Ngoc Con communes of Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province of Vietnam use to name for them.

Fun Fact

The eastern black crested gibbon is one of the rarest and most critically endangered primates in the world.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a small forest in Guangxi Province of China, which is adjacent to Trung Khanh forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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