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Sulawesi Booted Macaque (Macaca ochreata)

Sulawesi Booted Macaque

Macaca ochreata

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Sulawesi Booted Macaque

The booted macaque (Macaca ochreata) is a macaque of the Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. This Old World monkey is diurnal and spends most of the day in the trees. It is 50–59 cm long plus a tail of 35–40 cm.

Key Facts

  • Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Sulawesi Booted Macaque?

The scientific name of the Sulawesi Booted Macaque is Macaca ochreata.

Is the Sulawesi Booted Macaque endangered?

The Sulawesi Booted Macaque is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

How many Sulawesi Booted Macaque sightings have been recorded?

31 observations of the Sulawesi Booted Macaque have been recorded on iNaturalist.

31 observations on iNaturalist
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