# Siamang (*Symphalangus syndactylus*) The Siamang is a fun-loving gibbon that swings through the trees with its long arms. They are known for their loud calls that can be heard far away in the forest! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Black Gibbon ![Siamang](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Siamang_2014.jpg&width=800) Photo: J. Patrick Fischer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Siamang_2014.jpg) ## Appearance The Siamang is a large, all-black ape with very long, powerful arms. It has no tail and is easily identified by its prominent greyish-pink throat sac, which inflates like a balloon when it vocalizes. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Hylobatidae - **Genus:** Symphalangus ## Interesting facts - Siamangs are the largest species in the gibbon family. - Siamangs have partially webbed fingers and toes, a rare trait for primates! - Their loud calls create a "boom" sound that travels over two miles! - These apes sing amazing morning duets, lasting up to 30 minutes! ## Special abilities - **Forest Acrobat:** Siamang can swing effortlessly through trees using their incredibly long arms, allowing them to travel fast and find food. - **Master Gripper:** Siamang has partially webbed fingers and toes that help them grip branches more securely while navigating the canopy. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 75-90 cm - **Weight:** 10-14 kg - **Lifespan:** 25-40 years - **Speed:** 25 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 210-240 days ## Diet & Feeding Siamangs mostly munch on juicy fruits and fresh leaves high up in the trees. - **Primary Foods:** Fruits, Leaves, Flowers, Insects - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Clouded Leopard (*Neofelis nebulosa*) — A powerful predator in the Siamang's forest habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Tiger](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tiger) (*Panthera tigris*) — These large cats occasionally prey on Siamangs. - **Eaten by:** [Reticulated Python](https://www.snappit.app/explore/reticulated-python) (*Python reticulatus*) — Large constrictor snakes can hunt Siamangs in the trees. - **Depends on:** Cluster Fig (*Ficus racemosa*) — Siamangs consume the fruits of fig trees as a primary food source. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch animals from a distance and never try to touch them in the wild. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Siamang? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Siamang? 75-90 cm ### How much does Siamang weigh? 10-14 kg ### How long does Siamang live? 25-40 years ### How fast can Siamang move? 25 km/h ### What does Siamang eat? Siamangs mostly munch on juicy fruits and fresh leaves high up in the trees. ### Where is Siamang usually found? Forests ### How does Siamang hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [El Paso Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/el-paso-zoo) — Texas, US · Zoo - [Fota Wildlife Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fota-wildlife-park) — Municipal District of Cobh, IE · Zoo - [Southwick's Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/southwicks-zoo) — Massachusetts, US · Zoo - [Tulsa Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tulsa-zoo) — Oklahoma, US · Zoo - [Dickerson Park Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/dickerson-park-zoo) — Missouri, US · Zoo - [Rosamond Gifford Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/rosamond-gifford-zoo) — New York, US · Zoo [View all places to see Siamang](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/siamang) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Siamang: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/siamang)