Toque Macaque

Macaca sinica

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The toque macaque is a reddish-brown-coloured Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is known as the or rilawa, . Its name refers to the whorl of hair at the crown of the head, reminiscent of a brimless toque cap.

Fun Fact

Its name refers to the whorl of hair at the crown of the head, reminiscent of a brimless toque cap.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of 14% flowers, 77% fruits, 5% mushrooms, and 4% prey items.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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