Context
Indonesia is taking steps to protect the habitat of Javan Gibbon (Hylobates moloch), which is endangered by climate change and human encroachment.
About Javan gibbon
- The silver gibbon, also known as the Javan gibbon, is a wild animal. They are found in groups only, usually in pairs.
- It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Java, where it inhabits undisturbed rainforests up to an altitude of 2,450 m.
- It helps in regenerating forest vegetation by spreading seeds.
- There are still 4,000 Javanese ribbons left.
- These species are also hunted for the trade of meat and animal meat.
- It was declared Critically Endangered in 2004 but since has recovered to status of Endangered as per IUCN criterion.
- However, recent IUCN estimates show that their population is declining.
Habitat:
- The Javan Gibbon wild population is only found in Java, Indonesia.
- It is not found in India (The Hoolock gibbon is the only gibbon found in India).
Conservation Status:
- IUCN: Endangered (EN)
- CITES: Appendix I
