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Gorontalo Macaque (Macaca nigrescens)

Gorontalo Macaque

Macaca nigrescens

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Gorontalo Macaque

The Gorontalo macaque or Dumoga-Bone macaque (Macaca nigrescens) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.

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 Gorontalo Macaque?

The scientific name of the Gorontalo Macaque is Macaca nigrescens.

Is the Gorontalo Macaque endangered?

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

How many Gorontalo Macaque sightings have been recorded?

25 observations of the Gorontalo Macaque have been recorded on iNaturalist.

25 observations on iNaturalist
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