Southern White-cheeked Gibbon
Nomascus siki
Extremely high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Southern White-cheeked Gibbon
The southern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus siki) is a species of gibbon native to Vietnam and Laos. It is closely related to the northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) and the yellow-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus gabriellae); it has previously been identified as a subspecies of each of these.
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 Southern White-cheeked Gibbon?
The scientific name of the Southern White-cheeked Gibbon is Nomascus siki.
Is the Southern White-cheeked Gibbon endangered?
The Southern White-cheeked Gibbon is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Southern White-cheeked Gibbon sightings have been recorded?
16 observations of the Southern White-cheeked Gibbon have been recorded on iNaturalist.
