CELEBES BLACK MACAQUE


Meaning of CELEBES BLACK MACAQUE in English

or Celebes crested macaque

Stump-tailed arboreal monkey ( Macaca nigra ) found in the rainforests of Sulawesi (Celebes), Bacan, and nearby islands.

Because it lacks a long tail, this macaque has often been incorrectly referred to as an ape. It has overhanging brows, a hairless black face, and a long, flat muzzle. It is 22–26 in. (55–65 cm) long without the 0.4–0.8-in. (1–2-cm) tail and has dark brown or black fur. The male, especially, bears a longitudinal crest of crown hair. It spends much of its time in trees, where it feeds on fruit. Certain peoples look on it as their ancestor.

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.