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The '''Philippine Long-tailed Macaque''' is a sub-species of the [[Crab-eating Macaque]].It is found in most Philippine forests, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines, particularly on [[Palawan]], and down to [[Visayas]] and [[Mindanao]] (see distribution). |
The '''Philippine Long-tailed Macaque''' is a sub-species of the [[Crab-eating Macaque]].It is found in most Philippine forests, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines, particularly on [[Palawan]], and down to [[Visayas]] and [[Mindanao]] (see distribution). |
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== Physical Characteristics == |
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Philippine Long-tailed Macaques have reddish brown coats.Their tails have an average length from 50 - 60 cm. In height,they can reach from 40 - 50 cm(16 - 20 inches),Quite the size of a domestic cat. Male macaques' weights are from 4 - 8 kg , but females can only gain from 3 - 4 kg. |
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==Distribution and Conservation Status== |
==Distribution and Conservation Status== |
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| Macaca fascicularis philippinensis Raffles, 1821
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The Philippine Long-tailed Macaque is a sub-species of the Crab-eating Macaque.It is found in most Philippine forests, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines, particularly on Palawan, and down to Visayas and Mindanao (see distribution).
Physical Characteristics
Philippine Long-tailed Macaques have reddish brown coats.Their tails have an average length from 50 - 60 cm. In height,they can reach from 40 - 50 cm(16 - 20 inches),Quite the size of a domestic cat. Male macaques' weights are from 4 - 8 kg , but females can only gain from 3 - 4 kg.
Distribution and Conservation Status
The Philippine Long-tailed Macaque is found on all major islands (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao). However, though classified "Near Threatened," it is actually in serious retreat or already extinct in much of its original range. For instance, in Olongapo in Zambales Province (western central Luzon), where a patch of old-growth forest remains, the monkeys have found some refuge; unfortunately, they are often road killed, accidentally electrocuted by live wires, and sometimes stoned.
References
- ^ Eudey, A. & Members of the Primate Specialist Group 2000. In IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCNRedList.org. Downloaded July 20, 2008.