Assam Macaque
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The Assam Macaque (Macaca assamensis) is a macaque living in India, Nepal, Vietnam and southern China. These animals are diurnal.

They are 50-73 cm long plus a tail of 19-38 cm. Males weigh 10-14.5 kg, females 8-12 kg.

The Assam Macaques feed on fruits, leaves, invertebrates and cereals.

Two subspecies of the Assam Macaque are recognized:

Eastern Assamese Macaque, Macaca assamensis assamensis
Western Assamese Macaque, Macaca assamensis pelops

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