The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), also known as Barbary ape, is a macaque species native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, along with a small introduced population in Gibraltar.[2]
It is the type species of the genus Macaca. The species is of particular interest because males play an atypical role in rearing young. Because of uncertain paternity, males are integral to raising all infants. Generally, Barbary macaques of both sexes and all ages contribute in alloparental care of young.[5]
The diet of the Barbary macaque consists primarily of plants and insects and they are found in a variety of habitats. Males live to around 25 years old while females may live up to 30 years.[6][7] Besides humans, they are the only free-living primates in Europe. Although the species is commonly referred to as the "Barbary ape", the Barbary macaque is actually a true monkey. Its name refers to the Barbary Coast of Northwest Africa.
The population of the Barbary macaques in Gibraltar is the only one outside Northern Africa and the only population of wild monkeys in Europe. Barbary macaques were once widely distributed in Europe, as far north as England, from the Early Pliocene (Zanclean) to the Late Pleistocene.[8]
About 300 macaques live on the Rock of Gibraltar. This population appears to be stable or increasing, while the North African population is declining.[2]
^Groves, C. P. (2005). "Species Macaca sylvanus". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
^ abcdWallis, J.; Benrabah, M.E.; Pilot, M.; Majolo, B.; Waters, S. (2020). "Macaca sylvanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T12561A50043570. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T12561A50043570.en. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
^Linnaeus, C. (1758). "Simia sylvanus". Systema naturæ per regna tria naturæ, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Vol. I (Decima, reformata ed.). Holmiæ: Laurentii Salvii. p. 25.
^"Macaca sylvanus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
^Cite error: The named reference Small1990 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^Rathke, E. -M.; Berghänel, A.; Bissonnette, A.; Ostner, J.; Schülke, O. (2017). "Age-dependent change of coalitionary strategy in male Barbary macaques". Primate Biology. 4 (1): 1–7. doi:10.5194/pb-4-1-2017. PMC 7041515. PMID 32110686.
^Cite error: The named reference Fooden2007 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^Cite error: The named reference EltonO'Regan2014 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
The Barbarymacaque (Macaca sylvanus), also known as Barbary ape, is a macaque species native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, along...
Morocco, the Barbarymacaque population in Gibraltar is the only wild monkey population on the European continent. Although most Barbary monkey populations...
Homo), the macaques are the most widespread primate genus, ranging from Japan to the Indian subcontinent, and in the case of the Barbarymacaque (Macaca...
Rock's upper area comprises a nature reserve which is home to about 300 Barbarymacaques. It is a major tourist attraction. The Rock of Gibraltar, the northernmost...
York A celebes macaque eating a leaf A celebes macaque trying to eat coconut at the Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia Barbary ape Groves, C. P...
for pangolins and porcupines. In North Africa, the leopard preys on Barbarymacaque (Macaca sylvanus). Analysis of leopard scat in Taï National Park revealed...
of Europe in the past; today, the only survivors in Europe are the Barbarymacaques of Gibraltar. Whether they were native to Gibraltar or were brought...
from words. Another species that exhibits alarm calls is the Barbarymacaque. Barbarymacaque mothers are able to recognize their own offspring's calls and...
that live in the area include the Barbarymacaque (misnamed as the Barbary ape), Barbary leopard, Barbary stag, Barbary sheep, Atlas Mountain badger, Cuvier's...
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), also known as the snow monkey, is a terrestrial Old World monkey species that is native to Japan. Colloquially...
Amasin Valley. Egil Amda Dam Egzer Oftis Dam Sheabat el Akhira Dam The Barbarymacaque is found near Taliwin Mountain. Location of Taliwin Mountain in Kendira...
previously. The Barbarymacaque is listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List and in 2016 the park began to raise money for Barbarymacaques being exploited...
incorrectly according to modern usage; thus the tailless Barbarymacaque is historically called the "Barbary ape". As apes have emerged in the monkey group as...
The rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta), colloquially rhesus monkey, is a species of Old World monkey. There are between six and nine recognised subspecies...
The bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata), also known as zati, is a species of macaque endemic to southern India. Its distribution is limited by the Indian...
last extended in 2013. It is known for its semi-wild population of Barbarymacaques, and is an important resting point for migrating birds. Originally...
variety of flora and fauna, including Barbarymacaques and jackals who live in the park's forests. The Barbarymacaque is a primate with a very restricted...
The Formosan rock macaque (Macaca cyclopis), also known as the Formosan rock monkey or Taiwanese macaque, is a macaque endemic to the island of Taiwan...
crocodile persisted in the Draa river until the 20th century. The Barbarymacaque, a primate endemic to Morocco and Algeria, is also facing extinction...
nigra Coulter pine Stone pine Cedrus atlantica Fagus sylvatica The Barbarymacaque is found near Bouzegza mountain, and sometimes ventures out into roads...
Global Information
