The western grey gibbon (Hylobates abbotti), also known as Abbott's grey gibbon, is a primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. It was named after zoologist William Louis Abbott.
| Western grey gibbon | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Primates |
| Suborder: | Haplorhini |
| Infraorder: | Simiiformes |
| Family: | Hylobatidae |
| Genus: | Hylobates |
| Species: | H. abbotti
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| Binomial name | |
| Hylobates abbotti Kloss, 1929
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| Western gray gibbon range | |
Taxonomy
editFormerly, the western grey gibbon and northern grey gibbon (H. funereus) were considered conspecific with the southern grey gibbon (H. muelleri), but more recent studies indicate that all three are distinct species, and both the IUCN Red List and the American Society of Mammalogists consider them such.[1][3][4][5]
Distribution
editThe western grey gibbon is endemic to the western portion of Borneo, where it is found in both Kalimantan and Sarawak. It is found north of the Kapuas River and ranges as far east as Spaoh.[1]
Conservation
editThis species is thought to be endangered due to heavy deforestation in Borneo, as well as increases in forest fires exacerbated by El Niño events. It is also threatened by illegal hunting and capture for the pet trade.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Cheyne, S.M. & Nijman, V. (2015). "Hylobates abbotti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T39889A17990882. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T39889A17990882.en. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ "Hylobates abbotti Kloss, 1929". ASM Mammal Diversity Database. American Society of Mammalogists. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Reichard, Ulrich H.; Hirai, Hirohisa; Barelli, Claudia (2016). Evolution of Gibbons and Siamang | SpringerLink (PDF). Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-5614-2. ISBN 978-1-4939-5612-8. S2CID 32085956.
- ^ Sonstige, Wilson, Don E. 1944- Hrsg. Cavallini, Paolo (2013). Handbook of the mammals of the world. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-84-96553-89-7. OCLC 1222638259.
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