The Tonkean black macaque or Tonkean macaque (Macaca tonkeana) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is endemic to central Sulawesi and the nearby Togian Islands in Indonesia. [1] It is threatened by habitat loss. [2] Widespread mining in central Sulawesi is believed to exacerbating the problems of habitat loss. [3]

Tonkean macaques are strong, heavily-built primates that belong to the Old World monkeys family. They are the biggest among all the macaque species. The color of their coat is dark brown to black and they have gray areas on their cheeks and rump.

Tonkean macaques, also called Tonkean black macaques, are native to the central portion of the island of Sulawesi and nearby Togian Islands in Indonesia. They are found in lowland and hill forests at moderate elevations below 5,000 ft (1500 m).

Tonkean macaques also known as Tonkean black macaques, are endemic to the central part of the island of Sulawesi and the neighboring Togian Islands in Indonesia. Tonkea macaques are pretty intelligent and creative.

Tonkean Macaque. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Macaca. Species. Macaca tonkeana. Identification Numbers. TSN: 573029. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

The Tonkean Macaque (Macaca tonkeana) is a fascinating species of primate that showcases the incredible diversity of the mammalian family. Found primarily in the lush landscapes of Indonesia, this macaque species is not only known for its striking appearance but also for its complex behavioral patterns and significant ecological role.

Tonkean macaques are frequently found in association with the endemic Malkoha Bird (Phaenicophaeus calyorhynchus). The species exhibits a diverse diet, including >55 plant species (Riley 2007b). Ripe fruit makes up the largest proportion (approximately 70–80%). Key fruit species include, Ficus spp. Elmerillia tsiampacca,

The Tonkean macaque (Macaca tonkeana) is a Central Sulawesi endemic and considered at lower risk/near threat-ened (Lr/nt) by IUCN categories (Hilton-Taylor 2000). Sulawesi Macaques are found in...

The Tonkean macaque (Macaca tonkeana) is a Central Sulawesi endemic and considered at lower risk/near threatened (Lr/nt) by IUCN categories (Hilton-Taylor 2000). Sulawesi Macaques are found in lowland and hill forests but only uncommon at elevations above 1500 m (Sarasin & Sarasin 1905, cited in Whitten, 1987).

The Tonkean black macaque or Tonkean macaque is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is endemic to central Sulawesi and the nearby Togian Islands in Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.