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Rhesusaffe
Macaca mulatta
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="rhesus-monkey"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Iran, Japan), Europe (Germany), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Primates
(Primaten)
Family
Cercopithecidae
(Old World Monkeys)
Genus
Macaca
Species
Macaca mulatta
(Rhesusaffe)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Mono Resus
French
Macaque Rhésus
German
Rhesusaffe
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Macaca ochreata
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Macaca sinica
Endangered
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Macaca fascicularis
Endangered
Magot
Macaca sylvanus
Endangered
Mohrenmakak
Macaca maura
Endangered
Rotgesicht-Makak
Macaca fuscata
Least Concern
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Südlicher Schweinsaffe
Macaca nemestrina
Endangered
Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
Macaca leonina
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Rhesusaffe?
The scientific name of Rhesusaffe is Macaca mulatta. It belongs to the genus Macaca.
What is the conservation status of Rhesusaffe?
Rhesusaffe (Macaca mulatta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rhesusaffe live?
Rhesusaffe is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Iran, Japan), Europe (Germany), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Bhutan, Colombia, Germany, Iran, Japan, United States.
What family does Rhesusaffe belong to?
Rhesusaffe (Macaca mulatta) belongs to the genus Macaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.
Is Rhesusaffe endangered?
No, Rhesusaffe (Macaca mulatta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rhesusaffe belong to?
Rhesusaffe (Macaca mulatta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Rhesusaffe?
The closest relatives of Rhesusaffe in the genus Macaca include Grauarmmakak, Hutaffe, Javaneraffe, Magot, Mohrenmakak.
Genus Macaca — 17 Species
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Grauarmmakak
Macaca ochreata
Hutaffe
Macaca sinica
Javaneraffe
Macaca fascicularis
Magot
Macaca sylvanus
Mohrenmakak
Macaca maura
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Rhesusaffe
Macaca mulatta
Rotgesicht-Makak
Macaca fuscata
Südlicher Schweinsaffe
Macaca nemestrina
lion-tailed macaque
Macaca silenus
Tibetan macaque
Macaca thibetana
Tonkean Macaque
Macaca tonkeana
Celebes crested macaque
Macaca nigra
Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
Macaca leonina
bonnet macaque
Macaca radiata
Assam Macaque
Macaca assamensis
stump-tailed macaque
Macaca arctoides
Formosan rock macaque
Macaca cyclopis
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