Hylobates muelleri muelleri

(Martin, 1841)

Vernacular names
English : Müller’s gibbon
French : Gibbon de Müller

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Primata
Family : Hylobatidae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known, sometimes split into 3 separate species.

Identification
Body length of 40.8 cm for a weight of 6.8 kg. Variable subspecies with conspicuous hair-cap on crown. Coloration either dark grey-brown to light beige with black belly and under-arms. Occasionally displays conspicuous white eyebrows.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South East Asia and is endemic to Borneo. This subspecies is found mostly in south-eastern quarter of the island (Indonesian part). Lives in primary and secondary humid evergreen forest.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : ENDANGERED
CITES : Appendix I
Status : This subspecies is more and more endangered by deforestation and forest burning for palm oil culture. Also targeted by poachers for local animal trade.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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