Siamang
Sign in to savethumb The siamang (, ; Symphalangus syndactylus) is an endangered arboreal, black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The largest of the gibbons, the siamang can be twice the size of other gibbons, reaching in height, and weighing up to . It is the only species in the genus Symphalangus. Fossils of siamangs date back to the Middle Pleistocene.
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The siamang is an endangered, black-furred gibbon native to Southeast Asian forests that is notably the largest gibbon species, sometimes reaching twice the size of other gibbons. Understanding and protecting siamangs matters because they are at risk of extinction and represent a unique primate lineage with a fossil history stretching back millions of years.
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Endangeredvia IUCN
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15 sectionsContents
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Ecology and behavior
- Diet
- Seeding
- Demography and population
- Behavior
- Role of calling
- Threats and conservation
- Habitat loss
- Poaching and hunting
- Conservation
- Predation
- References
- External links
thumb The siamang (, ; Symphalangus syndactylus) is an endangered arboreal, black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The largest of the gibbons, the siamang can be twice the size of other gibbons, reaching in height, and weighing up to . It is the only species in the genus Symphalangus. Fossils of siamangs date back to the Middle Pleistocene.
Two features distinguish the siamang from other gibbons. First, two digits on each foot—the second and third toes—are partially joined by a membrane, hence the specific name syndactylus, from the Ancient Greek σύν, sun-, "with" + δάκτυλος, daktulos, "finger". Second, a large gular sac (throat pouch), found in both males and females of the species, can be inflated to the size of the siamang's head, allowing it to make resonating calls.
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Fauna listed on CITES Appendix IFauna of Southeast AsiaFauna of SumatraGibbonsIUCN Red List endangered speciesMammals described in 1821Mammals of IndonesiaMammals of MalaysiaMammals of ThailandPrimates of IndonesiaPrimates of Southeast AsiaSpecies that are or were threatened by habitat fragmentation