EN Herbivore, Omnivore Forests, Mountains
5–13 kg
Weight
Up to 30 yrs
Lifespan
30 km/h
Top Speed
Gibraltar, North Africa, Middle East
Found In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 30 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 33% |
Range Across 3 Regions
Habitat: Forests, Mountains
Found In: Gibraltar, North Africa, Middle East
Coloration: Brown, Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 165–200 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: Up to 30 years
An Endangered Species
EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Endangered Species
Ranked #20 of 31 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Dhole | 12–21 kg | EN |
| 19 | Iberian Lynx | 9–14 kg | EN |
| 20 | Barbary Macaque | 5–13 kg | EN |
| 21 | Tasmanian Devil | 4–14 kg | EN |
| 22 | Lion-tailed Macaque | 2.5–10 kg | EN |
| 23 | Tree Kangaroo | 4–8 kg | EN |
Other Cercopithecidae Species
The Cercopithecidae family has 5 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Macaque | 10–14 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Lion-tailed Macaque | 2.5–10 kg | Omnivore, Herbivore | EN |
| Mandrill | Up to 55 kg | Omnivore | VU |
| Proboscis Monkey | 14–24 kg | Herbivore | EN |