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crab eating macaque

Macaca fascicularis

Endangered

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crab eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (China, Japan, Malaysia), Europe (Norway), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇼 Palau

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)

Genus

Macaca

Species

Macaca fascicularis (crab eating macaque)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 长尾猕猴 Cháng wěi míhóu

German Javaneraffe

Vietnamese Khi đuôi dà

Indonesian kera

Thai ลิง หางยาว ling hăang yao

Similar Species in Macaca

Celebes crested macaque

Macaca nigra

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crab eating macaque?

The scientific name of crab eating macaque is Macaca fascicularis. It belongs to the genus Macaca.

What is the conservation status of crab eating macaque?

crab eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does crab eating macaque live?

crab eating macaque is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (China, Japan, Malaysia), Europe (Norway), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Palau.

What family does crab eating macaque belong to?

crab eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis) belongs to the genus Macaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.

Is crab eating macaque endangered?

Yes, crab eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does crab eating macaque belong to?

crab eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of crab eating macaque?

The closest relatives of crab eating macaque in the genus Macaca include Assam Macaque, Barbary macaque, bonnet macaque, Booted Macaque, Celebes crested macaque.