Formosan Rock Macaque

Macaca cyclopis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Formosan rock macaque, also known as the Formosan rock monkey or Taiwanese macaque, is a macaque endemic to the island of Taiwan, which has also been introduced to Japan. Besides humans, Formosan rock macaques are the only native primates living in Taiwan. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1862.

Fun Fact

Besides humans, Formosan rock macaques are the only native primates living in Taiwan.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in mixed coniferous-hardwood temperate forest, as well as bamboo and grassland at 100–3600m (328–11,812 ft).

Diet

Diet consists of fruits, tender leaves, buds, grass stems, insects, snails, and bird eggs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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