Rhesus macaque
The rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is a herbivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Macaca mulatta
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Cercopithecidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Length
- 56 cm
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- Activity
- Diurnality
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a rhesus macaque eat?
The rhesus macaque is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a rhesus macaque?
The rhesus macaque weighs around 6 kg and measures about 56 cm.
How long do rhesus macaques live?
In the wild, the rhesus macaque can live up to about 40 years.
Is the rhesus macaque endangered?
The rhesus macaque is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.