Japan, China, North KoreaFound in forests, mountains habitats across Japan, China, North Korea, the Japanese Macaque is an omnivore member of the Cercopithecidae family. Weighing 10–14 kg, it is near the global average among omnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Japanese Macaque | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12 kg | 12 kg | — 0% |
| Height | 55 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 14% |
| Avg Speed | 30 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Japanese Macaque inhabits forests, mountains habitats. It can be found in Japan, China, North Korea.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Japanese Macaque is a social groups species belonging to the Cercopithecidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Japanese Macaque is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Japanese Macaque’s weight of 10–14 kg is comparable to the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #30 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Japanese Macaque weigh?
A Japanese Macaque typically weighs 10–14 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Japanese Macaque?
The Japanese Macaque is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Japanese Macaque live?
The Japanese Macaque is found in Japan, China, North Korea, in forests, mountains habitats.
How does the Japanese Macaque reproduce?
The Japanese Macaque has a gestation period of 173–194 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026