Muna-Buton macaque

Macaca brunnescens

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Muna-Buton macaque is a macaque sub-species found in the Indonesian archipelago of Sulawesi. It is found on two small islands off the south-east coast–Buton and Muna. This Old World monkey is diurnal and arboreal. It is black with boot like patches of skin. It is classified as vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

It is a very successful crop-raider, and if there are agricultural fields nearby, it will spend up to 2 hours at a time raiding farmers crops, such as sweet potato, maize, papaya, and banana.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of Muna-Buton macaque consists of over 60% fruits including figs and pandanus fruits.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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