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Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock)

Western Hoolock Gibbon

Hoolock hoolock

EN Endangered

Very high risk of extinction

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Western Hoolock Gibbon

The western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is a primate from the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. The species is found in Assam, Mizoram, Bangladesh and in Myanmar west of the Chindwin River.

Key Facts

  • Endangered - this species needs our protection.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Western Hoolock Gibbon?

The scientific name of the Western Hoolock Gibbon is Hoolock hoolock.

Is the Western Hoolock Gibbon endangered?

The Western Hoolock Gibbon is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many Western Hoolock Gibbon sightings have been recorded?

386 observations of the Western Hoolock Gibbon have been recorded on iNaturalist.

386 observations on iNaturalist
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