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Siamang
Symphalangus syndactylus
27.6648, -81.5158
Field Notes
Description:
The Siamang is the largest of the gibbons & the lesser apes. It has thick black fur except on the face. Its arms are particularly long (up to 2.5x body length) but slender. It has opposable thumbs & its big toe is noticeably separated from the rest of the foot. It uses a throat sac to amplify vocalizations. Spotted in captivity.
Habitat:
Tropical hill forest of Malaysia and Sumatra is preferred. They will also live in lowland and swamp (freshwater) forests.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 21, 2011
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