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Black Crested Gibbon (Nomascus concolor)

Black Crested Gibbon

Nomascus concolor

CR Critically Endangered

Extremely high risk of extinction

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Black Crested Gibbon

The black crested gibbon (Nomascus concolor) is an endangered species of gibbon found in China, Laos, and northern Vietnam, with four subspecies.

Key Facts

  • Critically endangered - one of the rarest animals on Earth!
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Black Crested Gibbon?

The scientific name of the Black Crested Gibbon is Nomascus concolor.

Is the Black Crested Gibbon endangered?

The Black Crested Gibbon is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many Black Crested Gibbon sightings have been recorded?

27 observations of the Black Crested Gibbon have been recorded on iNaturalist.

27 observations on iNaturalist
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