GIBBON sp.
Hylobates sp. 
   PAGE INDEX1. Gibbon skull,
lateral view2. Gibbon skull,
anterior view 3. Details4. Web Links
There are seven species of Gibbon, found in S.E. Asia. They are highly arboreal, being tailless, with very long arms.
TAXONOMYOrder - Primates ('first' group)Suborder - Anthropoidea ('man like')Family - Hylobatidae ('forest walkers')

Dental Formula : 2.1.2.3 / 2.1.2.3

1.Gibbon sp. lateral view.
2.Gibbon sp, anterior view.

Details of Specimens Illustrated

Image 1
Gibbon sp. Hylobates sp.
Stage - adult
Died in captivity
Measurements
Overall length102mm Zygomatic width71.1mm

Scientific Name : Hylobates - 'forest walker'

Web Links
UMICH Animal Diversity Web
Gibbon Network Potentially useful site, but difficult to get to grips with. Partly in German.

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