Classified as Endangered, the Barbary Macaque inhabits forests, mountains habitats in Gibraltar, North Africa, Middle East. Weighing 5–13 kg, it is exceptionally low among herbivore mammals.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Barbary Macaque | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 92% |
| Height | 75 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 25% |
| Avg Speed | 30 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Barbary Macaque inhabits forests, mountains habitats. It can be found in Gibraltar, North Africa, Middle East.
Typical coloring: Brown, Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Barbary Macaque is a group-based species belonging to the Cercopithecidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Barbary Macaque is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Barbary Macaque’s weight of 5–13 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #20 of 31 Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Whale | Up to 200 tons | EN |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 2000–5000 kg | EN |
| 3 | Whale Shark | Up to 1500 kg | EN |
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
Related Species
How much does a Barbary Macaque weigh?
A Barbary Macaque typically weighs 5–13 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Barbary Macaque?
The Barbary Macaque is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Barbary Macaque live?
The Barbary Macaque is found in Gibraltar, North Africa, Middle East, in forests, mountains habitats.
How does the Barbary Macaque reproduce?
The Barbary Macaque has a gestation period of 165–200 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026