At a glance
- IUCN category
- EN · Endangered
- Animal group
- Mammals
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The pileated gibbon is a small ape in which males are black and females pale, both with a cap of crown hair. It is assessed as Endangered.
Pairs sing loud duets and swing through the canopy.
Range & habitat
Forests of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Deforestation
- Hunting
- Capture for the pet trade
Why it matters
A canopy ape of Indochina that disperses seeds, the pileated gibbon is a flagship for protecting Southeast Asian forests.
Sources
Sources for Pileated Gibbon
- IUCN Red List — look up Pileated Gibbon (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do male and female pileated gibbons look so different?
Males are mostly black while females are pale buff, both with a distinct cap of crown hair — a marked colour difference between the sexes seen in several gibbons.
Why is the pileated gibbon Endangered?
Published assessments cite deforestation, hunting, and capture for the pet trade. See the IUCN Red List.
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