Lar Gibbon
Hylobates lar
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
Part of the primate family, the Lar Gibbon can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Living in small family groups, Lar Gibbons are typically covered in blonde or dark brown fur with white hands, and have a ring of white hair around their face. This species is listed as ‘endangered’ on the IUCN Red List, the illegal pet trade in Southeast Asia adversely affecting the numbers in the wild.
Native Range → |
Sothern Southeast Asia |
Natural Habitat → |
Tropical Forests |
Diet → |
Leaves and vegetation, small vertebrates and birds |
Life Expectancy → |
25 years in the wild. 30-40 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
1 young from a 7-8 month gestation period |
Group Name → |
Family |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat, illegal pet trade |
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