Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
Macaca leonina
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
The northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Traditionally, it has been considered a subspecies of southern pig-tailed macaque. In India, it is found in south of the Brahmaputra River, in the northeastern part of the country. Its range in India extends from Assam and Meghalaya to eastern Aruanchal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. A...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque?
The scientific name of the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque is Macaca leonina.
Is the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque endangered?
The Northern Pig-tailed Macaque is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Northern Pig-tailed Macaque sightings have been recorded?
2,276 observations of the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque have been recorded on iNaturalist.
