Tonkean Macaque

Macaca tonkeana

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Tonkean black macaque or Tonkean macaque is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is endemic to central Sulawesi and the nearby Togian Islands in Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss. Widespread mining in central Sulawesi is believed to exacerbating the problems of habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to central Sulawesi and the nearby Togian Islands in Indonesia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to central Sulawesi and the nearby Togian Islands in Indonesia.

Diet

Diet is composed of mostly fruit, making it frugivorous.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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