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The Assam macaque, scientifically named *Macaca assamensis*, is a species of primate belonging to the genus *Macaca*. It is also referred to by the common names Macaque D' Assam, Assamese Macaque, and Macaca Del Himalaya. This diurnal mammal inhabits forest environments and has a recorded taxon range in the Nanling Mountains.
The species is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, a status assigned in 2020. The longest observed lifespan for an individual of this species is 31.4 years.
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M. a. pelops in Nagarjun Forest, Kathmandu, Nepal
The Assam macaque (Macaca assamensis) or Assamese macaque is a macaque of the Old World monkey family native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it has been listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, as it is experiencing significant declines due to poaching, habitat degradation, and fragmentation.
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