Macaca fascicularis umbrosus
Nicobar Long-Tailed Macaque
MammalBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
Endemic to the Nicobar Islands, this island subspecies of the Long-Tailed Macaque is an Indian endemic found nowhere else on Earth. Highly coastal and a proficient swimmer, it forages along beaches and in mangroves. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve visits require special permits. See Nicobar Long-Tailed Macaques on India's remote islands. Rare endemic primate — permit guide and island wildlife tours.
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When and Where to Photograph Nicobar Long-Tailed Macaque
Endemic to the Nicobar Islands, this island subspecies of the Long-Tailed Macaque is an Indian endemic found nowhere else on Earth. Highly coastal and a proficient swimmer, it forages along beaches and in mangroves. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve visits require special permits. See Nicobar Long-Tailed Macaques on India's remote islands. Rare endemic primate — permit guide and island wildlife tours.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in key reserves across India.