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Pileated Gibbon
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Pileated Gibbon
hylobates pileatus
The Pileated Gibbon is a playful and agile primate that loves to swing through the trees. With its striking black and white fur, this gibbon is sure to capture your attention!
Habitat: Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Appearance
The Pileated Gibbon has striking sexual dimorphism: males are mostly black with white hands and feet, while females are light grey or buff with a black cap and chest patch. Both have a distinct fringe of hair around their black faces.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyHylobatidaeGenusHylobates
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby gibbons ride on their mom's belly for their first year!
Pileated Gibbons choose one partner and sing duets together for life!
Their amazing arm-swinging through trees is called brachiation!
They build cozy sleeping nests high in the trees each night.
Special abilities
Ability
Forest Acrobatics
Pileated Gibbons can swing rapidly through trees using brachiation, which helps them travel long distances for food.
Ability
Morning Serenade
Pileated Gibbons have powerful vocal cords that help them sing loud, complex duets to mark territory and bond with their mate.
Ability
Canopy Navigator
Pileated Gibbons have long, strong arms and flexible shoulders that help them leap effortlessly between tree branches.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 44-64 cm
- Weight
- 4-6.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 25-35 years
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 200-210 days
Diet & Feeding
These agile tree-dwellers enjoy a fruity feast, munching on ripe fruits, tender leaves, and juicy insects.
Primary Foods
- Figs
- Rambutans
- Young Leaves
- Flowers
- Insects
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa
A key fruit source in their forest home.
eats
Durian
Durio zibethinus
A delicious seasonal fruit they enjoy.
eaten by
Clouded Leopard
Neofelis nebulosa
A stealthy cat that can prey on them.
eaten by
Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis
May snatch young gibbons from above.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Hylobates GibbonWhite-handed Gibbon
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Pileated Gibbon?
44-64 cm
How much does Pileated Gibbon weigh?
4-6.5 kg
How long does Pileated Gibbon live?
25-35 years
How fast can Pileated Gibbon move?
40 km/h
What does Pileated Gibbon eat?
These agile tree-dwellers enjoy a fruity feast, munching on ripe fruits, tender leaves, and juicy insects.
Where is Pileated Gibbon usually found?
Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
How does Pileated Gibbon hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Pileated Gibbon usually have?
1
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