The agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), also known as the black-handed gibbon, is an Old World primate in the gibbon family. It is found in Indonesia on the island of Sumatra, Malaysia, and southern Thailand. The species is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat destruction and the pet trade. The agile gibbon has fur varying in color from black to red-brown. Its brow is white, and the male can be recognized by its white or light-grey cheeks. Additionally, the male is slightly larger than the female. The agile gibbon weighs from 4 to 6 kg (8.8 to 13.2 lb) with an average of 5 kg (11 lb), though in captivity it can reach 8 kg (18 lb). It has a head and body length of 44–63.5 cm (17.3–25.0 in). Like all gibbons, it is tailless.
Agile Gibbon Subspecies
- Mountain Agile Gibbon
- Lowland Agile Gibbon
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See Also
- Black Crested Gibbon
- Javan Gibbon
- Bornean White-Bearded Gibbon
- White-Handed Gibbon
- Kloss’ Gibbon
- Bornean Gibbon
- Pileated Gibbon
- Northern White-Cheeked Gibbon
- Siamang
- Eastern Black Crested Gibbon
- Southern White-Cheeked Gibbon
- Eastern Hoolock Gibbon
- Western Hoolock Gibbon
- Buff-Cheeked Gibbon
- Yellow-Cheeked Gibbon
