ENEndangered
Western Hoolock Gibbon
Hoolock hoolock
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in HYLOBATIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Western Hoolock Gibbon classified as Endangered?
Western Hoolock Gibbon is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Western Hoolock Gibbon live?
Western Hoolock Gibbon occurs in Bangladesh, China, India, and Myanmar (Burma). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Western Hoolock Gibbon?
The main threats to Western Hoolock Gibbon are 2.1, 2.1.1, 3.2, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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