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lion-tailed macaque
Macaca silenus
Endangered
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<speciesfyi-species slug="lion-tailed-macaque"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
EN
Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Primates
(Primaten)
Family
Cercopithecidae
(Old World Monkeys)
Genus
Macaca
Species
Macaca silenus
(lion-tailed macaque)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Macaca Leonina
French
Macaque Ouandérou
Similar Species in Macaca
Grauarmmakak
Macaca ochreata
Vulnerable
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Hutaffe
Macaca sinica
Endangered
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Javaneraffe
Macaca fascicularis
Endangered
Magot
Macaca sylvanus
Endangered
Mohrenmakak
Macaca maura
Endangered
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Rhesusaffe
Macaca mulatta
Least Concern
Rotgesicht-Makak
Macaca fuscata
Least Concern
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Südlicher Schweinsaffe
Macaca nemestrina
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of lion-tailed macaque?
The scientific name of lion-tailed macaque is Macaca silenus. It belongs to the genus Macaca.
What is the conservation status of lion-tailed macaque?
lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does lion-tailed macaque belong to?
lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) belongs to the genus Macaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.
Is lion-tailed macaque endangered?
Yes, lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does lion-tailed macaque belong to?
lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of lion-tailed macaque?
The closest relatives of lion-tailed macaque in the genus Macaca include Grauarmmakak, Hutaffe, Javaneraffe, Magot, Mohrenmakak.
Genus Macaca — 17 Species
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VU
Grauarmmakak
Macaca ochreata
Hutaffe
Macaca sinica
Javaneraffe
Macaca fascicularis
Magot
Macaca sylvanus
Mohrenmakak
Macaca maura
Rhesusaffe
Macaca mulatta
Rotgesicht-Makak
Macaca fuscata
Südlicher Schweinsaffe
Macaca nemestrina
bonnet macaque
Macaca radiata
stump-tailed macaque
Macaca arctoides
Assam Macaque
Macaca assamensis
Celebes crested macaque
Macaca nigra
Formosan rock macaque
Macaca cyclopis
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lion-tailed macaque
Macaca silenus
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Macaca thibetana
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Macaca tonkeana
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Macaca leonina
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