CRAB EATING MACAQUE
Macaca fascicularis
DESCRIPTION
The Crab Eating Macaque, also known as the Long-tailed Macaque, is a medium-sized primate characterized by its long tail and a robust body. They have a grayish-brown fur with a lighter underside, and their faces are marked by a distinctive pinkish hue around the eyes and mouth. These macaques are highly adaptable and are often found in close proximity to human settlements, showcasing their intelligence and social behavior.
FUN FACTS
- Crab Eating Macaques are known for their dexterous hands, which allow them to manipulate objects and forage effectively
- They have been observed using tools, such as stones, to crack open shells of crabs and other hard-shelled prey
- | These macaques are highly social and often engage in grooming behaviors, which help strengthen social bonds within their groups
- They have complex communication systems, using a variety of vocalizations and facial expressions to convey messages to one another
QUICK INFO
Lifespan15-20 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
Average Weight5-10 kg
Average Length40-65 cm
Diet TypeOmnivore
Social StructureGroup — they typically live in troops that can range from a few individuals to over 100.
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonYear-round, with peaks depending on the region
- Habitat
- They inhabit a variety of environments, including tropical forests, mangroves, and urban areas. Their adaptability allows them to thrive in both natural and human-altered landscapes.
- Biomes
- Tropical Rainforest, Coastal
- Native Range
- Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
- Continent
- Asia
- Countries
- Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore
- Diet
- Crab Eating Macaques are omnivorous and have a diverse diet that includes fruits, seeds, and small animals. They are particularly known for their ability to forage for crabs and other marine life along coastal areas.
- Diet Type
- Omnivore
- Favorite Food
- Fruits, crabs, seeds
- Social Structure
- Group — they typically live in troops that can range from a few individuals to over 100.
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 20-100
- Territorial
- 1
VU
LC
5-10 kg
Weight
40-65 cm
Length
- Coloration
- Grayish-brown fur with a lighter underside and a pinkish face.
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males are generally larger than females.
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
- Gestation Period
- 165 days
- Offspring per Birth
- 1
- Sexual Maturity
- 3-4 years
- Breeding Season
- Year-round, with peaks depending on the region
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is currently stable, but local declines may occur due to habitat loss.
- Wild Population Estimate
- 100,000+
- Population Trend
- Stable
- Endangered
- 0
- Threats
- Main threats include habitat destruction due to deforestation and urbanization, as well as hunting in some areas. These factors can lead to localized population declines.
- Predators
- Large birds of prey, snakes, and occasionally larger mammals such as leopards.
- Defense Mechanisms
- They use vocalizations and social displays to warn off threats, and they can also flee quickly to escape predators.
- Compatible Animals
- Other macaques, some species of birds
- Found in Zoos
- Common