What does bonnet macaque mean?

bonnet macaque, bonnet monkey, capped macaque, crown monkey, Macaca radiata(noun)

Indian macaque with a bonnet-like tuft of hair

Bonnet macaque

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 Ocean on three sides and the Godavari and Tapti Rivers, along with its related competitor the rhesus macaque in the north. Land use changes in the last few decades have resulted in changes in its distribution boundaries with the rhesus macaque, raising concern for its status in the wild.The bonnet macaque is diurnal, arboreal, and terrestrial. Males have a head-body length of 51.5–60 cm (20.3–23.6 in) with a 51–69 cm (20–27 in) tail while females are 34.5–52.5 cm (13.6–20.7 in) with a 48–63.5 cm (18.9–25.0 in) tail. Males weigh 5.4–11.6 kg (12–26 lb) and females 2.9–5.5 kg (6.4–12.1 lb). It can live up to 35 years in captivity.The bonnet macaque feeds on fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers, invertebrates, and cereals. In southern India, this macaque exists as commensal to humans, feeding on food given by humans and raiding crops and houses.

bonnet macaque

The bonnet macaque is a species of macaque endemic to southern India. It is a medium-sized monkey with a distinctive bonnet-shaped head and long tail. They are known for their social organization and hierarchy, intellectual curiosity, and diet which includes fruits, seeds, flowers, insects and sometimes even small vertebrates. Their coloration varies from yellowish to greyish-brown fur and they are characterized by a hairless pink or black face. They are found in various types of habitats including forests, plantations, and suburban areas.

Bonnet macaque

The bonnet macaque is a macaque endemic to southern India. Its distribution is limited by the Indian Ocean on three sides and the Godavari and Tapti Rivers along with a related competing species of rhesus macaque in the north. Land use changes in last few decades have resulted in changes in its distribution boundaries with the rhesus macaque, raising concern for its status in the wild. This Old World monkey is a diurnal animal. It is 35–60 cm long plus a tail of 35–68 cm. Males weigh 5.5 to 9 kg, females 3.5 to 4.5 kg. Captive monkey can live up to 35 years. The bonnet macaque feeds on fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers, invertebrates and cereals. In southern India, this macaque exists as commensal to humans, feeding on food given by humans and raiding crops and houses. Two subspecies of bonnet macaques have been identified: M. r. radiata and M. r. diluta.

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Chaldean Numerology

The numerical value of bonnet macaque in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

Pythagorean Numerology

The numerical value of bonnet macaque in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5