Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon
Hoolock tianxing
EN
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon
The Skywalker hoolock gibbon (Hoolock tianxing) is a primate from the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. It is one of three species of hoolock gibbon. The species was first described in January 2017, in the American Journal of Primatology.
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon?
The scientific name of the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon is Hoolock tianxing.
Is the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon endangered?
The Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon sightings have been recorded?
27 observations of the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon have been recorded on iNaturalist.
27
observations on iNaturalist
