9,092 observationsLeast Concern
Rhesus Macaque
Macaca mulatta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Cercopithecidae ›Genus: Macaca
About
The rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is one of the best-known species of Old World monkeys. It is listed as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and its tolerance of a broad range of habitats. Native to South, Central, and Southeast Asia, rhesus macaque troops inhabit a great variety of habitats, from grasslands to arid and forested areas, but also close to human settlements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rhesus Macaque is Macaca mulatta.
- Rhesus Macaque belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rhesus Macaque belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rhesus Macaque belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Rhesus Macaque belongs to the order Primates.
- Rhesus Macaque belongs to the family Cercopithecidae.
- Rhesus Macaque belongs to the genus Macaca.