Macaque
Macaque
Macaque (/məˈkæk/ or /məˈkɑːk/) is a genus of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. The 23 species of macaques inhabit ranges throughout Asia, North Africa, and (in one instance) Gibraltar.
Etymology
The term "macaque" was derived from the French macaque, which in turn was taken from the Portuguese macaco. The Portuguese term was originally used to refer to monkeys in general.
Species
Macaques are divided into four groups: the sylvanus group, the sinica group, the arctoides group, and the fascicularis group. Each group contains different species of macaques, such as the Barbary macaque, the Rhesus macaque, and the Crab-eating macaque.
Characteristics
Macaques are typically highly social creatures. They have a very intricate social structure and hierarchy. Most species are also known for their high level of adaptability to different environments.
Related Terms
- Primate: The order to which macaques belong.
- Old World monkey: The group of primates that macaques are a part of.
- Cercopithecinae: The subfamily that macaques belong to.
- Barbary macaque: A species of macaque native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco along with a population in Gibraltar.
- Rhesus macaque: A species of macaque native to South, Central, and Southeast Asia.
- Crab-eating macaque: A species of macaque native to Southeast Asia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macaque
- Wikipedia's article - Macaque
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