A long-tailed macaque perched in the forest canopy, gripping a leafy branch.

Long-tailed macaque. Singapore.

Long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) Named for its tail, which is often longer than its head and body combined, this adaptable monkey thrives in forest, mangrove, and urban edges across Southeast Asia. Singapore’s most common wild primate, found year-round in nature reserves like Bukit Timah and MacRitchie and along forest fringes. Modeled range · iNaturalist · CC BY 4.0 Wikipedia | iNaturalist | Range map

July 4, 2026
A long-tailed macaque mother sits on a forest path nursing her clinging infant

Mother monkey nursing her baby

📍 Singapore Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) Also called the crab-eating macaque, this adaptable primate thrives in forests, mangroves, and urban edges across Southeast Asia. One of Singapore’s most commonly encountered wild mammals, long-tailed macaques are resident year-round and especially visible along nature trails like MacRitchie Reservoir and Bukit Timah. Modeled range · iNaturalist · CC BY 4.0 Wikipedia | iNaturalist | Range map