What family do siamangs belong to?
GibbonSiamang / FamilyGibbons are apes in the family Hylobatidae. The family historically contained one genus, but now is split into four extant genera and 20 species. Gibbons live in subtropical and tropical rainforest from eastern Bangladesh to Northeast India to southern China and Indonesia. Wikipedia
Is a siamang a hominoid?
Great apes The apes are classified in the superfamily Hominoidea. The lesser apes (gibbons and siamangs) are placed in the family Hylobatidae. Great apes and humans are placed in Hominidae, but some would place the orangutan (Pongo), in a family by itself, Pongidae.
What are siamangs related to?
gibbon
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.
What is the scientific name for siamang?
Symphalangus syndactylusSiamang / Scientific name
Symphalangus syndactylus. CLASS: Mammalia (Mammals) ORDER: Primates. FAMILY: Hylobatidae.
How do you identify a Symphalangus syndactylus?
Symphalangus syndactylus is highly territorial. The male and female mark their territory vocally by singing a duet. These calls usually begin with “dull, deep, bell-like tones,” continues with a shattering, high yell followed by an overloud high-pitched laughter.
What does Symphalangus syndactylus eat?
Symphalangus syndactylus survives mainly on leaves and fruit, but also eats insects, bird eggs, and small vertebrates. Symphalangus syndactylus eats a far higher proportion of leaves than any other gibbon (43 to 48 percent).
What is the gestation period of Staphylococcus syndactylus?
The gestation period in S. syndactylus is 230 to 235 days (7 months). Females typically give birth every 2 to 3 years to one young, but twins sometimes occur. The infant is weaned at 18 to 24 months and reaches maturity at about 6 to 7 years. An individual female rarely gives birth to more than 10 offspring in her lifetime.
What are the Predators of Staphylococcus syndactylus?
It is likely that avian predators are a great risk to young. Carnivores and snakes may also prey upon S. syndactylus. ( Nowak, 1999)