CRCritically Endangered
Nomascus leucogenys
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies managementSpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in HYLOBATIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nomascus leucogenys classified as Critically Endangered?
Nomascus leucogenys is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nomascus leucogenys live?
Nomascus leucogenys occurs in China, 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 Nomascus leucogenys?
The main threats to Nomascus leucogenys are 12.1, 2.1, 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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