The crested macaque is a species of macaque. There are many friends who don't know much about them. In this regard, the editor specially collected some relevant information, let's take a look together!

I. Basic information

Chinese name: Crested Macaque

Latin name: Macaca radiata 

Alternative name: Capped monkey

Kingdom: Animalia

Phya: Chordate 

Class: Mammalia 

Order: Primates 

Family: Monkey family 

Subfamily: Rhesus subfamily  

Genus: Rhesus  

Named: Eacute, Geoffroy, 1812

II. Appearance characteristics

The crested macaque is generally 35～60 cm in length. Hairless and pink.

III. Distribution range

The crested macaque is mainly distributed in southern India.

4. Living habits

1. Crested macaques have a wide range of activities. They like to climb vines and trees, and live in cliffs and caves. Most Can walk upright.

2. Crested macaques are gregarious animals and live in groups mainly in families. They usually move on the ground during the day and sleep in trees at night.

3. Crested macaques are omnivores and usually feed on leaves, twigs, and insects.

4. Female crested macaques generally conceive a litter every six months, and each litter can produce 1-3 offspring; newborn crested macaques always wrap around the hands or feet of the monkey mother.

V. Lifespan

The lifespan of crested macaques is about 20 years, and the longest can reach 50 years.

VI. Protection level

The crested macaque is a protected animal and has been included in the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver.: 2008 On the Red List of Primates.

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