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Genus: | Hylobates
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Distribution of Hylobates and its species (note: Bornean population formerly included in H. agilis is now generally considered a separate species, H. albibarbis) |
The genus Hylobates is one of the four genera of gibbons.[1][2][3] It is the most widespread type of gibbon; there are six or seven species. Individuals in this genus are characterized by 44 chromosomes and often have a ring of white fur around their faces.[3]