Macaca fascicularis
macaca fascicularisAlso known as Long-Tailed Macaque, Cynomolgus Monkey, Kera
Crab-eating macaques are highly social primates distinguished by their exceptionally long tails, which often exceed their body length, and their expressive, whiskered faces. Living in complex, female-dominated troops of up to eighty individuals, they navigate both the forest canopy and the ground with remarkable agility. These adaptable monkeys have learned to exploit human-altered landscapes, frequently foraging along beaches, temple grounds, and urban fringes.
1 / 7- diet
- Omnivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, insects, crabs, and human food scraps
- family
- Cercopithecidae
- threats
- Habitat loss, hunting, pet trade, and capture for biomedical research
- life Span
- 20 to 30 years
EN
Can deliver a painful bite and transmit diseases; maintain a safe distance and do not feed them.
Bites or scratches can transmit Herpes B virus, rabies, and other serious pathogens to humans.
Never corner, touch, or feed these monkeys; back away slowly if they show teeth or hiss.Rapidly declining in the wild due to habitat destruction, hunting, and heavy capture for the biomedical trade.
Observe quietly from a distance without disrupting their natural foraging or social behaviors.- Secure belongings: Keep food, plastic bags, and loose items out of sight to prevent snatching.
- Avoid eye contact: Direct staring is perceived as a threat and can trigger defensive aggression.
- Do not feed: Handouts encourage bold behavior and increase the risk of bites or scratches.