Family Hylobatidae Higher classification Gibbon | Phylum Chordata Superfamily Hominoidea Scientific name Hylobates Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications |
Mountain agile gibbon hylobates agilis agilis duet song schmutzer primate center
The genus Hylobates /ˌhaɪloʊˈbeɪtiːz/ is one of the four genera of gibbons. Its name means ‘forest walker’, from the Greek hūlē (ὕλη, ‘forest’) and bates (βάτης, ‘one who treads’).
Contents
- Mountain agile gibbon hylobates agilis agilis duet song schmutzer primate center
- Classification
- Hybrids
- References
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It was once considered the only genus, but recently its subgenera (Hoolock [formerly Bunopithecus], Nomascus, and Symphalangus) have been elevated to the genus level. Hylobates remains the most speciose and widespread of gibbon genera, ranging from southern China (Yunnan) to western and central Java.
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Individuals within this genus are characterized by 44 chromosomes and often have a ring of white fur around their faces.
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Classification
Hybrids
Hybrids between Müller's Bornean gibbon (Hylobates muelleri) and the Bornean white-bearded gibbon, (Hylobates albibarbis) have been reported in areas of Borneo.