VUVulnerable
Eastern Hoolock Gibbon
Hoolock leuconedys
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in HYLOBATIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eastern Hoolock Gibbon classified as Vulnerable?
Eastern Hoolock Gibbon is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Eastern Hoolock Gibbon live?
Eastern Hoolock Gibbon occurs in 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 Eastern Hoolock Gibbon?
The main threats to Eastern Hoolock Gibbon are 3.2, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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