What is another word for hylobates?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪləbˌe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Hylobates is a genus of primates commonly known as gibbons. However, there are several other synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably. These include "lesser apes," "siamangs," and "smaller apes." Though often referred to as monkeys or primates, gibbons are actually apes, like chimpanzees and gorillas. These agile creatures are remarkably mobile, swinging and brachiating through trees with their long arms. The hylobates is recognized as one of the most acrobatic and visually impressive of all primates. These fascinating creatures are found in Southeast Asia and are considered critically endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching.
