Booted Macaque vs Altınyıldız

Macaca ochreata compared with Lilium ciliatum

Key Differences

• Booted Macaque is Vulnerable while Altınyıldız is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Booted Macaque	Altınyıldız
Kingdom	Animalia (hayvan)	Plantae (bitki)
Phylum	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (memeliler)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Primates (Primat)	Liliales (Liliales)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Liliaceae
Genus	Macaca	Lilium
Species	Macaca ochreata	Lilium ciliatum

Conservation Status

Booted Macaque

VU — Vulnerable

Altınyıldız

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Booted Macaque	Altınyıldız
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Booted Macaque

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Altınyıldız

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Booted Macaque

The Booted Macaque (Macaca ochreata) is a species in the genus Macaca. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Altınyıldız

Ciliate lily (Lilium ciliatum) is a bulbous perennial in the family Liliaceae, endemic to the mountains of northeastern Turkey and the Caucasus region, with its range extending into adjacent Georgia and possibly Armenia. It grows in subalpine meadows, forest margins, and rocky slopes at elevations between approximately 1,500 and 2,500 meters, in habitats characterized by well-drained calcareous or volcanic soils and continental to montane climate conditions. The flowers are nodding to pendant, with reflexed orange-red petals spotted with darker markings and fringed edges—the fine marginal ciliation from which the species takes its name. Lilium ciliatum is classified as Endangered by the IUCN, reflecting its restricted range, specialized habitat requirements, and threats from overgrazing, agricultural encroachment into subalpine meadows, and collection for the horticultural trade. Like many Lilium species in the Middle East and Caucasus, it faces pressure from unregulated bulb collection for ornamental cultivation. Turkey and the Caucasus harbor remarkable diversity of wild lilies, many of them endemic to specific mountain ranges. Conservation measures for Lilium ciliatum include protected area management, regulation of bulb trade, and ex-situ cultivation programs. The species is occasionally grown by specialist lily enthusiasts, valued for its elegant nodding blooms.