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Japanese Macaque
The hot-spring snow monkey of Japan
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Cercopithecidae is a taxonomic family in the order Primates, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 6 of its members: Japanese Macaque, Mandrill, Proboscis Monkey and 3 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Macaque Macaca fuscata | 10 kg | 60 cm | 24 km/h | 28 yrs | Asia | Least Concern |
| Mandrill Mandrillus sphinx | 35 kg | 1 m | 40 km/h | 25 yrs | Africa | Vulnerable |
| Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus | 20 kg | 75 cm | 24 km/h | 20 yrs | Asia | Endangered |
| Olive Baboon Papio anubis | 30 kg | 1.1 m | 45 km/h | 30 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Guereza Colobus Colobus guereza | 9 kg | 60 cm | 30 km/h | 22 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Vervet Monkey Chlorocebus pygerythrus | 5 kg | 50 cm | 35 km/h | 17 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
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