Quick answer
White-handed Gibbons (Hylobates lar) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
Key takeaway
White-handed Gibbons (Hylobates lar) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
White-handed Gibbon conservation status
White-handed Gibbon (Hylobates lar) is recorded here as Endangered. Global categories summarise extinction risk; regional populations can be safer or worse than the headline label.
Threats facing white-handed gibbons
Habitat loss around Tropical rainforests of Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra, hunting or persecution, climate pressure, and conflict with people are common drivers. Exact ranking of threats varies by region.
Outlook for White-handed Gibbon populations
Where monitoring exists, trends track protected-area quality and enforcement. Fragmented groups need corridors and genetic exchange to avoid local extinction.
What actually helps
Support verified conservation programmes, cut demand for illegal wildlife products, and protect habitat. Tourism helps only when operators follow ethical wildlife standards.
Physical traits and behaviour
White-handed Gibbons typically reach about 0.9 m in length and 7 kg in weight, with top speeds near 56 km/h. The singing ape of the canopy. Daily activity, social structure, and seasonal movements reflect pressures in their native environment.
Diet and ecological role
White-handed Gibbons feed on frugivore — ripe fruit, leaves, flowers, and insects. Foraging shifts with season and local abundance. As mammals, they influence food webs — controlling prey, dispersing seeds, or shaping habitat through feeding and movement.
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White-handed Gibbon FAQs
Are white-handed gibbons endangered?
White-handed Gibbons (Hylobates lar) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
What is the scientific name of the white-handed gibbon?
Hylobates lar — used in research and conservation listings for white-handed gibbons.
What do white-handed gibbons eat?
White-handed Gibbons eat ripe fruit, leaves, flowers, and insects, with seasonal and regional variation in Tropical rainforests of Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra.
Where do white-handed gibbons live?
They are associated with Tropical rainforests of Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra. Local presence depends on food, cover, and human land use.
What is the conservation status of white-handed gibbons?
Listed in our guides as Endangered. Check the IUCN Red List and national assessments for the latest formal category.