NORTHERN WHITE-CHEEKED GIBBON
Nomascus leucogenys
DESCRIPTION
The Northern White-cheeked Gibbon is a small ape known for its distinctive white cheek patches and long arms. They are agile climbers and are primarily found in the forests of Southeast Asia.
FUN FACTS
- They are known for their impressive acrobatic skills in the trees | Their calls can be heard over long distances, often used to establish territory | They play a crucial role in seed dispersal in their forest habitats
QUICK INFO
Lifespan20-25 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
Average Weight6-10 kg
Average Length50-70 cm
Diet TypeHerbivore
Social Structurepair, typically form monogamous pairs with offspring
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonYear-round
- Habitat
- These gibbons inhabit tropical and subtropical forests, often in hilly or mountainous regions. They prefer areas with dense canopy cover for foraging and nesting.
- Biomes
- Tropical Rainforest
- Native Range
- They are native to the forests of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
- Continent
- Asia
- Countries
- Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
- Diet
- They primarily eat fruits, leaves, and flowers, with a preference for ripe fruits. Their diet can vary based on seasonal availability.
- Diet Type
- Herbivore
- Favorite Food
- fruits, leaves
- Social Structure
- pair, typically form monogamous pairs with offspring
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 2-5
- Territorial
- 1
VU
LC
6-10 kg
Weight
50-70 cm
Length
- Coloration
- black body with white cheek patches
- Sexual Dimorphism
- males and females are similar in size but differ in coloration, with males being darker
- Lifespan
- 20-25 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
- Gestation Period
- 210 days
- Offspring per Birth
- 1
- Sexual Maturity
- 4-5 years
- Breeding Season
- Year-round
CR
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
- Wild Population Estimate
- Less than 2,500 individuals
- Population Trend
- Decreasing
- Endangered
- 1
- Threats
- Main threats include deforestation and illegal hunting. Habitat destruction due to agriculture and logging is a significant concern.
- Conservation Program
- Various conservation programs are in place, including habitat protection and anti-poaching efforts.
- Predators
- Large birds of prey and snakes
- Defense Mechanisms
- They use loud vocalizations to warn off potential threats and can escape quickly into the treetops.
- Found in Zoos
- Uncommon