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The lion-tailed macaque is a striking Old World monkey endemic to the rainforests of the Western Ghats in India, named for its grey, lion-like tail tuft. It is one of the most endangered primates in the world, with fewer than 2,500 individuals surviving in fragmented forest patches. Highly arboreal and shy, it rarely ventures to the ground and is considered a flagship species for Western Ghats conservation.
Average Length
0.6 m
Average Weight
7 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Top Speed
N/A
WildAtlas insight
Medium elusiveness
Spotting this species in the wild may take some patience, based on its typical traits and behavior.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Social behavior
- Herd
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
Quick Facts
The lion-tailed macaque is named for its lion-like tail with a black tuft at the end.
It is one of the rarest and most endangered primates in the world.
Endemic to the Western Ghats, it is found in Silent Valley and Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
They are highly frugivorous, dispersing seeds across the rainforest canopy.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Herd
Gestation Period
6 months
Litter Size
1
Predators
Eagles, Leopards, Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for lion-tailed macaque? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
