The siamang, scientifically Symphalangus syndactylus, is a black-furred, arboreal gibbon of tropical rainforest in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, and the only living species in the genus Symphalangus. It is the largest of the gibbons, reaching about one meter in height and up to 14 kilograms in weight, and is distinguished by webbed second and third toes on each foot and a large throat pouch, present in both sexes, that inflates to produce resonating calls. Fossils place siamangs as far back as the Middle Pleistocene, and captive individuals can live around 40 years. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and listed on CITES Appendix I, threatened mainly by habitat loss from palm oil production and deforestation, as well as the illegal pet trade.
Facts
Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to People Living or Extinct Scientific NameSymphalangus syndactylus 4 Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Siamang (Wikidata)
In Biome
Source Wikipedia: Siamang
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: South Asia, found in there.
Sources
1. EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014)
2. Wikipedia: Siamang
WikipediaLead section
The siamang (, also UK: ; Symphalangus syndactylus) is an endangered arboreal, black-furred gibbon native to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Introduction
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and listed on CITES Appendix I, threatened mainly by habitat loss from palm oil production and deforestation, as well as the illegal pet trade.
- In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Wikipedia intro: ", also UK: ; Symphalangus syndactylus) is an endangered arboreal, black-furred gibbon native to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. T..."
View the Source 3. GBIF Species API
4. Siamang (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q213889 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): endangered.
- Child Taxon Of: Hylobatidae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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