Southern pig-tailed macaque
The southern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) is a herbivorous mammal native to Asia.
- Scientific name
- Macaca nemestrina
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Cercopithecidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Asia
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Length
- 54 cm
- Lifespan
- 37.6 years
- Activity
- Diurnality
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does a southern pig-tailed macaque eat?
The southern pig-tailed macaque is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a southern pig-tailed macaque?
The southern pig-tailed macaque weighs around 8 kg and measures about 54 cm.
How long do southern pig-tailed macaques live?
In the wild, the southern pig-tailed macaque can live up to about 37.6 years.
Where do southern pig-tailed macaques live?
Southern pig-tailed macaques are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the southern pig-tailed macaque endangered?
The southern pig-tailed macaque is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.