Mammal
northern white-cheeked gibbon Facts Nomascus leucogenys
- Diet
- The northern white-cheeked gibbon is arboreal in habits, and primarily herbivorous, feeding mainly on fruits, with some leaves, buds, and flowers.
- Lifespan
- Up to 44.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Hylobatidae. Order: Primates.
What Do northern white-cheeked gibbons Eat?
Diet classification: Herbivore. Recorded foods: the northern white-cheeked gibbon is arboreal in habits, and primarily herbivorous, feeding mainly on fruits, with some leaves, buds, and flowers.
northern white-cheeked gibbon Conservation Status
northern white-cheeked gibbon is listed here as Critically Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 44.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 7.32 kg
Fun facts
- Behavioural studies have demonstrated that they are capable of self-recognition in mirrors.
- Individual groups do not travel far, and are believed to be territorial.
- Similar calls are sometimes made solo by both sexes, and juveniles sometimes join in, to create a full 'chorus'.
Explore related categories
Discover more with the random animal generator or browse all animal profiles.
Similar animals
Explore nearby branches of the animal world.
Ready for another discovery?
The animal kingdom is full of surprises.
Sources and image credit
Animal facts are reviewed against the references below. The photograph remains available under the stated license.