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Is the long-tailed macaque at risk of extinction?
1School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
American Journal of Primatology
|December 21, 2023
Summary
Long-tailed macaques are not at risk of extinction, contrary to some claims. Evidence shows these primates thrive in human-altered environments and have a very low probability of extinction.
Area of Science:
- Primate conservation biology
- Ecology of invasive species
Background:
- Review of scientific literature concerning the conservation status of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis).
- Assessment of claims regarding the risk of extinction for this species.
Approach:
- Critical analysis of existing studies and data cited in papers arguing for the species' extinction risk.
- Evaluation of population trends, habitat adaptability, and conservation listings.
Key Points:
- Papers claiming long-tailed macaques are endangered lack supporting abundance data.
- Misrepresentations of scientific literature are present in studies asserting extinction risk.
- Long-tailed macaques demonstrate high adaptability to human-modified habitats.
Conclusions:
- The probability of long-tailed macaque extinction is very low.
- The species is listed as invasive by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
- Population growth rates of 7%-10% annually from low numbers indicate resilience, not endangerment.
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