Barbary macaque vs
Macaca sylvanus compared with Ganoderma resinaceum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barbary macaque | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Primates (Primates) | Polyporales (Polyporales) |
| Family | Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys) | Polyporaceae |
| Genus | Macaca | Ganoderma |
| Species | Macaca sylvanus | Ganoderma resinaceum |
Conservation Status
Barbary macaque
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barbary macaque | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barbary macaque
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Distributed across Germany and Spain. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Barbary macaque
The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is a species in the genus Macaca. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
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