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black crested gibbon

black crested gibbon

Myanmar, China
Status
Endangered

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Freshwater, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
fresh fruits, young leaves, seeds, flowers, and forest insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Activity patterns. The Western Black Crested Gibbon is diurnal and arboreal. Activity begins just before dawn; often commences with loud vocalizations. Feeding peaks in mid-morning and mid-afternoon, with a rest period in the middle of the day. Weather affects activity, and during cold periods, the Western Black Crested Gibbon decreases travel and rests more. Likewise, fruit availability has been implicated in affecting activity patterns, with periods of high fruit consumption linked to longer travel times to visit this seasonal and sparsely distributed resource. Relative frequencies of behavioral categories have been recorded as 40 % resting, 35 - 1 % feeding, 19 - 9 % traveling, 2: 6 % singing, 1 - 2 % playing, and 1 - 2 % other.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of black crested gibbon is officially designated as Endangered. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, wetland, freshwater, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of fresh fruits, young leaves, seeds, flowers, and forest insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 25 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of black crested gibbon.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMyanmar, China
Habitat RangeForest, Wetland, Freshwater, Mountain
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusEndangered
ScientificNomascus concolor
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyHylobatidae