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Macaca tonkeana

Macaca tonkeana,Tonkean Macaque, black baboon, golden macaque

The scientific name of the Tonkean macaque is Macaca tonkeana, and its foreign name is Tonkean Macaque. It is said to often attack crops. It lives in trees and on land and is active during the day. Listed in the "World Conservation Union" (IUCN) ver: 2008 Red List of Pr

Primates
Scientific Name
Macaca tonkeana,Tonkean Macaque, black baboon, golden macaque
Length
50-67.5cm
Weight
8.6-10.4kg
Lifespan
No verification information
IUCN Status
LC
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    The scientific name of the Tonkean macaque is Macaca tonkeana, and its foreign name is Tonkean Macaque. It is said to often attack crops. It lives in trees and on land and is active during the day.

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          Listed in the "World Conservation Union" (IUCN) ver: 2008 Red List of Primates - Vulnerable (VU).


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    Appearance

    The color ranges from brownish gray to black, which forms a sharp contrast with its pale yellow face and large rump. The male body length is 500-565mm, the female body length is 575-675mm, the male weight is 8.6kg, and the female weight is 10.4kg.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in the tropical rainforests of northern Sulawesi, Indonesia, with super-alkaline soils.

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