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Macaca Nigra
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Macaca Nigra
macaca nigra
Macaca Nigra, also known as the black macaque, loves to swing through the trees! These playful monkeys are known for their striking black fur and cheeky personalities.
Habitat: They live in the tropical forests of Indonesia.
Appearance
The Macaca Nigra is an all-black monkey with shiny fur and a striking tall crest of hair on its head, making it look like it has a mohawk. It has a distinctive hairless, dark face with a long muzzle and bright red bare skin on its rump.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusMacaca
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Macaca Nigra gather in groups called 'troops' that can have over 100 individuals.
These monkeys are also known as the Celebes crested macaque, named after their home island.
They have bright red bare skin on their bottoms, which is a key identifying feature!
They love to eat fruit and can even help rainforest plants spread their seeds.
Special abilities
Ability
Forest Navigator
Macaca Nigra has powerful limbs and a strong grip that helps them leap between trees with amazing agility.
Ability
Super Communicator
Macaca Nigra can use over ten different vocalizations and complex facial expressions to talk to its group.
Ability
Foraging Expert
Macaca Nigra has nimble fingers and keen eyesight that helps them find tiny insects and delicious fruits.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 45-60 cm
- Weight
- 5-10 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 160-170 days
Diet & Feeding
A diverse omnivore, eating mostly fruits but also leaves, insects, and small animals.
Primary Foods
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Insects
- Young birds
- Lizards
- Cultivated crops
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa
They often consume the fruits of various fig species.
eats
Sugar palm
Arenga pinnata
They feed on the fruits of palm trees.
eaten by
Changeable hawk-eagle
Spizaetus cirrhatus
Young macaques can be preyed upon by large raptors.
eaten by
Reticulated python
Python reticulatus
Large pythons are known predators of macaques.
eaten by
Human
Homo sapiens
Hunted for food and as agricultural pests.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Celebes macaqueSulawesi macaqueblack macaque
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Macaca Nigra?
45-60 cm
How much does Macaca Nigra weigh?
5-10 kg
How long does Macaca Nigra live?
20-30 years
How fast can Macaca Nigra move?
25 km/h
What does Macaca Nigra eat?
A diverse omnivore, eating mostly fruits but also leaves, insects, and small animals.
Where is Macaca Nigra usually found?
They live in the tropical forests of Indonesia.
How does Macaca Nigra hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Macaca Nigra usually have?
1
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