Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Lion-tailed Macaque
The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus)(known as സിംഹവാലൻ കുരങ്ങ് in Malayalam), or the wanderoo, is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India.
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Lion-tailed Macaque?
The scientific name of the Lion-tailed Macaque is Macaca silenus.
Is the Lion-tailed Macaque endangered?
The Lion-tailed Macaque is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Lion-tailed Macaque sightings have been recorded?
544 observations of the Lion-tailed Macaque have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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