Macaque de Gibraltar

Macaca sylvanus

Endangered

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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.

Habitat & Distribution

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.

🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Primates (Primates)

Family

Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)

Genus

Macaca

Species

Macaca sylvanus (Macaque de Gibraltar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mona de Berbería

French Macaque de Gibraltar

German Magot

Arabic Kird

Similar Species in Macaca

Cynopithèque Nègre

Macaca nigra

Critically Endangered

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Macaque À Queue De Cochon

Macaca nemestrina

Endangered

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Macaque Bonnet Chinois

Macaque de Sulawesi à Bras Gris

Macaca ochreata

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Macaque de Gibraltar?

The scientific name of Macaque de Gibraltar is Macaca sylvanus. It belongs to the genus Macaca.

What is the conservation status of Macaque de Gibraltar?

Macaque de Gibraltar (Macaca sylvanus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Macaque de Gibraltar live?

Macaque de Gibraltar is found in Distributed across Germany and Spain. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Germany, Spain.

What family does Macaque de Gibraltar belong to?

Macaque de Gibraltar (Macaca sylvanus) belongs to the genus Macaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.

Is Macaque de Gibraltar endangered?

Yes, Macaque de Gibraltar (Macaca sylvanus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Macaque de Gibraltar belong to?

Macaque de Gibraltar (Macaca sylvanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Macaque de Gibraltar?

The closest relatives of Macaque de Gibraltar in the genus Macaca include Cynopithèque Nègre, Macaque À Queue De Cochon, Macaque Bonnet Chinois, Macaque Brun, Macaque Couronné.