IndiaEndemic to India, the Lion-tailed Macaque is an omnivore, herbivore species inhabiting western ghats, india habitats. Weighing 2.5–10 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Lion-tailed Macaque | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 12 kg | ↓ 48% |
| Height | 52.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 35 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 35 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Lion-tailed Macaque inhabits western ghats, india habitats. It can be found in India.
Typical coloring: Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Lion-tailed Macaque is a social groups species belonging to the Cercopithecidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Lion-tailed Macaque is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Lion-tailed Macaque’s weight of 2.5–10 kg is lower than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #22 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 Lion-tailed Macaque weigh?
A Lion-tailed Macaque typically weighs 2.5–10 kg, which is below average compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Lion-tailed Macaque?
The Lion-tailed Macaque is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Lion-tailed Macaque live?
The Lion-tailed Macaque is found in India, in western ghats, india habitats.
How does the Lion-tailed Macaque reproduce?
The Lion-tailed Macaque has a gestation period of 150–170 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026