Lion-tailed Macaque
The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) is an omnivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Macaca silenus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Cercopithecidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Length
- 55 cm
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- Activity
- Diurnality
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does a Lion-tailed Macaque eat?
The lion-tailed macaque is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is a Lion-tailed Macaque?
The lion-tailed macaque weighs around 6 kg and measures about 55 cm.
How long do Lion-tailed Macaques live?
In the wild, the lion-tailed macaque can live up to about 40 years.
Is the lion-tailed macaque endangered?
The lion-tailed macaque is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.