Celebes Crested Macaque

Macaca nigra

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Celebes crested macaque, also known as the crested black macaque, Sulawesi crested macaque, or the black ape, is an Old World monkey that lives in the tropical regions of north Sulawesi.

Fun Fact

Celebes crested macaques became internet-famous when a male named Naruto took selfies with a photographer's camera, sparking a landmark copyright lawsuit about whether animals can hold copyright (they can't).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

Small Population Size
Deforestation
Habitat Fragmentation
Genetic Bottleneck

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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