Tonkean macaques[1], also known as Tonkean black macaques, are endemic to the central part of the island of Sulawesi and the neighboring Togian Islands in Indonesia.
- They are found in lowland forests and foothills at moderate elevations below 1, 500 meters. Males are slightly larger than females, although both sexes look athletic with strong arms and thighs.
- Their bodies are covered in long, shaggy black fur accented by patches of white on the back of the legs, buttocks, face, and chin.
- Their faces appear carved from wood, with a powerful snout carved inward on each side and a set of prominent eyebrows that make their round brown eyes appear small and deep-set.
- The strands of white hair on her cheeks add to the majesty of their face.
- Like all primates, they have five fingers and toes; although their thumb is shorter than a human’s (compared to the size of their hands), these monkeys are very agile.
