ENEndangered
Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon
Nomascus annamensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in HYLOBATIDAE
Threatened in Cambodia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon classified as Endangered?
Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested 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 Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon live?
Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon occurs in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon?
The main threats to Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon are 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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