- Scientific Name: Symphalangus Syndactylus
- Indonesian Name: Siamang
- Class: Mammals
- Order: Primates
- Country Origins: Indonesia
- Province: Sumatra Island
Conservation Status
Extinct
Extinct in the Wild
Critically Endangered
Endangered
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Least Concern
General Information
Habitat:
Lowland to Mountain Forest
Height:
Up to 1 m
Weight:
Up to 14 kg
Diet:
Fruits, New Leaves, Small Amount of Insects and Bird Eggs.
Lifespan:
Up to 40 Years
Siamang Gibbon
Fun Facts
Siamang is the largest of all gibbon species and also the loudest.
Siamangs have a large gular sac, which is a pouch on the throat that can be inflated to the size of their head.
The Siamangs defend their territory with daily singing rituals every morning and last for about an hour.This loud songs can be heard up to 3 km away.
Siamangs are monogamous; one of the few promates to form lifelong pairs.
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