Philippine long-tailed macaque [SEP] parent taxon
Philippine long-tailed macaque
The Philippine long-tailed macaque ("Macaca fascicularis philippensis") is a subspecies of the crab-eating macaque, known in various Philippine languages as "matching"/"matsing" or the more general term "unggoy" ("monkey"). It is endemic in the Philippine forests and woodlands, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines— particularly in Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao. The names "M. f. philippinensis" or even "M. f. philippinenesis" have also been
used, but arise from orthographical error.
Physical characteristics.
The Philippine long-tailed macaque has a reddish-brown coat. Its tail has an average length of . It can reach a height of . It is the size of a domestic cat. Males weigh , but females only attain .
Distribution and conservation status.
The Philippine long-tailed macaque is found in all major Philippine island groups (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao). However, though assessed Near Threatened, it is actually in serious retreat