Mammalia
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Omnivore
Japanese macaque
Macaca fuscata
The japanese macaque is a thick-furred primate adapted to cold winters.
Natural habitat
Temperate, subtropical and mountain forests.
Geographic distribution
The Japanese islands.
Diet
Fruit, leaves, seeds, insects and small animals.
Key characteristics
A thick-furred primate adapted to cold winters.
Some populations culturally transmit behaviours such as washing food.
