Agile Gibbon
Hylobates agilis
EN
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Agile Gibbon
The agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), also known as the black-handed gibbon, is an Old World primate in the gibbon family. It is found in Indonesia on the island of Sumatra, Malaysia, and southern Thailand. The species is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat destruction and the pet trade.
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Agile Gibbon?
The scientific name of the Agile Gibbon is Hylobates agilis.
Is the Agile Gibbon endangered?
The Agile Gibbon is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Agile Gibbon sightings have been recorded?
177 observations of the Agile Gibbon have been recorded on iNaturalist.
177
observations on iNaturalist
