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Crab-eating Macaque

Crab-eating Macaque

Macaca fascicularis

A medium-sized primate native to Southeast Asia, characterized by its social behavior and adaptability to diverse environments, ranging from coastal regions to inland forests.

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Crab-eating Macaque
Crab-eating Macaque
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Coastal regions, mangrove forests, tropical rainforests, and secondary growth forests across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and other Southeast Asian countries. Elevation range: 0-1,500 meters above sea level.

Ecological Role

Key seed dispersal agent, plays crucial role in forest ecosystem dynamics, maintains forest vegetation structure through foraging and seed transportation.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Grayish-brown fur, lighter underside, hairless face with pink to dark pigmentation
  • LIMBS WINGS Four limbs with opposable thumbs, strong prehensile capabilities, specialized for climbing and manipulation
  • HEAD SENSORY Pronounced muzzle, forward-facing eyes with binocular vision, large ears with excellent auditory perception
  • BODY STRUCTURE Average body length 38-55 cm, weight 3-6 kg, with slender, agile physique adapted for arboreal locomotion
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