Booted macaque

Booted Macaque

Distinguishing Characteristics

Booted macaques have ocherous gray on the forearms and hind limbs. The body is black, with a gray rump patch. Infants are brown and change to black gradually.

Physical Characteristics

Head and body length
- Male: 500mm (19.7in)
- Female: 590mm (23.2in)

Habitat

Sulawesi (Indonesia)

Tropical forest.

Diet

Fruit. Booted macaques raid cacao crops.

Behavior

Diurnal and arboreal. Poisoned bait is used to kill booted macaques that raid cacao plantations.