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The siamang (⫽ ˈ s iː ə m æ ŋ ⫽, also UK: ⫽ ˈ s aɪ ə-⫽; Symphalangus syndactylus) is an endangered arboreal, black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The largest of the gibbons, the siamang can be twice the size of other gibbons, reaching 1 m (3.3 ft) in height, and weighing up to 14 kg (31 ...
Siamang, (Symphalangus syndactylus), arboreal ape of the gibbon family (Hylobatidae), found in the forests of Sumatra and Malaya. The siamang resembles other gibbons but is more robust. The siamang is also distinguished by the webbing between its second and third toes and by a dilatable hairless.
Symphalangus is the siamang's scientific name and it comes from the Greek ‘sym’, which means ‘together’, and ‘phalanx’, which means ‘finger’, referring to the fusing of its second and third toes, being joined by the skin.
Siamang (Jawi: سيامڠ ) atau nama sainsnya Symphalangus syndactylus merupakan sejenis ungka yang tinggal di Indonesia, Malaysia dan Thailand. Terdapat dua subspesies Siamang iaitu Siamang Sumatra (S. S. Syndactylus) dan Siamang Malaya (S. S. Continentis). Siamang diklasifikasikan sebagai "terancam" oleh IUCN.
Jan 26, 2018 · Scientific name: Symphalangus syndactylus. Type of Animal: Mammal. Animal Family: Hylobatidae. Where Found: Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Head-Body Length: 71 to 90 cm (28 to 35 in) Weight: 10 to 14 kg (22 to 31 lbs.) Conservation Status: Endangered. Meet The Siamang: Introduction.
May 20, 2008 · Other names: Hylobates (Symphalangus) syndactylus, siamang, greater gibbon; S. s. syndactylus: Sumatran siamang; S. s. continentis: Malaysian siamang. The taxonomic arrangement of siamangs has been modified by Groves (2005) and Mootnick & Groves (2005) who elevated the former subgenus Symphalangus to full generic level where it was formerly a ...
Siamangs are arboreal, black-furred gibbons native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatran rain and monsoon forests. They are the largest of the gibbons and use their throat sacs to vocalize, making a deep boom or high-pitched "wow" sound. Fact Sheet. Conservation.
