Northern Pig-Tailed Macaque Characteristics

Kingdom	Order	Family	Genus	Species
Animalia	Primates	Cercopithecidae	Macaca	Macaca leonina

Common Name: Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
Taxonomy Classification Year: 1863
Monkey Size: 50 to 58 cm (20 to 23 in)
Skin Color(s): Buff-brown
Habitat: Forest, rainforest
Diet: Omnivorous
Native Countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

Northern Pig-tailed Macaque Distribution

The northern pig-tailed macaque^[1] (Macaca leonina) is a macaque species in the Cercopithecidae family.

Northern Pig-tailed Macaque With Red-Lines Across Eyes

As its name suggests, the northern Pig-tailed macaque is distinguished by a rather stubby tail, reaching only 9 inches (23 cm) in length, which is often held coiled like a ponytail.
Another distinctive feature is the patch of dark fur on its head, something it shares with its close relative, the southern pig-tailed macaque.
To distinguish the two species apart, look closely at the face; you can see that the northern species appears to have mascara on dark lines running diagonally from the outer corners of the eyes.

Northern Pig-tailed Macaque

Northern Pig-Tailed Macaque Facts

Although these Asian monkeys are accomplished climbers, dashing into the canopy when threatened, northern pig-tailed monkeys spend most of their time on the forest floor.
Typical of this group of Old World Monkeys, northern pig-tailed monkeys are gregarious, living in social groups of 9-81 individuals.
The group is dominated by one alpha male, with a hierarchical ranking system for both genders.
Complex relationships exist within the group, in which individuals communicate using a repertoire of postures, gestures, and contacts.
Fights and quarrels are not uncommon, but northern pig-tailed macaques have been observed feeding in small groups to avoid conflict.

Grooming Northern Pig-tailed Macaques

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Key References

^[1] – “Northern Pig-tailed Macaque – World Land Trust”. Accessed October 14, 2022. Link.

Northern Pig-tailed Macaque