Below you can find a complete list of Taiwanese animals. We currently track 234 animals in Taiwan and are adding more every day!
Because of its wide range of topography, the island of Taiwan is home to a surprisingly large number of wildlife species. More than 120 species of mammals have been identified as well as more than 650 species of birds. There are many species other than mammals in Taiwan as well, including the dangerous Chinese Cobra and several other venomous reptiles.
Although they are not strictly animals, it should be noted that Taiwan is also home to huge numbers of butterflies and is regarded as somewhat of a paradise for Lepidoptera aficionados.
National Animals Of Taiwan
The blue Magpie, similar to the magpie seen here, often form friendships with people.
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While there is no official National Animal of Taiwan, the symbol is generally attributed ex-officio to the Formosan Black, or Sun, Bear. The Taiwan Blue Magpie is similarly regarded as the unofficial national bird species symbol. Two other native species, the Formosan Rock Macaque, a primate, and the majestic Mikado Pheasant are also tightly associated with the island since they are not found elsewhere in the world.
The Taiwan blue magpie lives in broadleaf forests, and lower foothills and is a member of the crow family. This bird is considered intelligent, social, loud, and cooperative and it was voted to symbolize the spirit of the Taiwanese people. It is a small and noisy bird, with long tail feathers that reach up to 17 inches in length.
The Most Dangerous Animals In Taiwan
The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the world’s largest hornet.
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Various invasive types of dangerous hornets have been in the news lately, and Taiwan is home to two ferocious Asian Hornet species. The first is the Tiger Head Hornet, which builds its nests primarily in trees, and the second is the ground-dwelling Ground Hornet.
Other small but deadly creatures include the Funnel-web Spider and the Giant Centipede. Among the mammals, the Formosan Black Bear could be considered deadly under the right circumstances as well.
Yet the really deadly animals are found in Taiwan’s collection of reptile species. The Bamboo Viper, Chinese Cobra, and Many Banded Krait are among the most deadly snakes found anywhere on the planet.
Where To Find The Top Wildlife In Taiwan
The best places to find wild animals in Taiwan are in the country’s nine National Parks.
Dongsha Atoll, Taijiang, Kenting, and South Pengu Marine National Parks offer wide varieties of marine, coastal, and avian wildlife species.
Yanmingshan National Park is home to many bird and reptile species. It is also a favorite spot for butterfly observation.
Yushan and Shei-Pa National Parks encompass the species of Taiwan’s mountainous central spine. Starting in the lowlands and rising up to about 4000 meters, these parks display wide varieties of animal life in a great many diverse ecosystems.
Bird watchers enjoy the relatively unpopulated confines of the small islands of the Kinmen National Park. The country’s most popular park, Taroko National Park, offers many excellent opportunities to view native riverine wildlife as well as the spectacular scenery of the Taroko Gorge.
Endangered Animal Species In Taiwan
A Clouded
Leopard
is now believed to be extinct.
On a highly-populated island, it is no surprise that there are a number of endangered species present. The Taiwan government has been diligent in listing and protecting these species. In addition, they are engaged in serious habitat maintenance and recovery efforts to avoid having any new additions to the extinct animal list.
Unfortunately, the most important entry on this list, the Formosan Clouded Leopard, is now believed to be extinct. The only other large predator on the island, the Formosan Black Bear, is very endangered and subject to stringent preservation efforts.
Other Taiwan species on the endangered list include the Formosan Flying Fox, or Formosan Fruit Bat, the Chinese Otter, the Oriental White Stork, the Black Eagle, a number of sea and land turtle species, the Hundred Pace Snake, and the magnificent Mikado Pheasant.
The Rarest Animal In Taiwan
Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis).
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The Taiwanese white dolphin, also known as the Taiwanese Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin is one of the rarest dolphins found today. There are less than 100 remaining in existence and sightings are rare. The white dolphin is found only in the shallow waters of the western coast of Taiwan and sightings of them are very few. This Indo-Pacific dolphin has an average weight of up to 600 pounds and reaches heights of over 11 feet.
The Largest Animal In Taiwan
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The only bear native to Taiwan is also the largest land animal – the sun bear, also known as the Formosan black bear. It is the smallest of the bear family, with a stocky build, weighing up to 145 pounds and standing 2 1/2 feet tall, they are half the size of an American black bear. Their numbers are declining, with only around 1000 left in the wild. Shy and reclusive, this black bear prefers to reside in swamps and tropical forests.
National Flower Of Taiwan
Plum blossoms are round when in bloom.
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The national flower of Taiwan is the plum blossom, which was given its official title in 1964. The plum blossom, also known as Prunus mei or Prunus memu, is able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and still blossoms during winter, often blooming most vibrantly during this harsh weather. It is this ability that makes the plum blossom a worthy symbol of Taiwan’s resiliency and ability to persevere.
Flag Of Taiwan
The Taiwanese people fly their flag proudly.
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The flag of Taiwan features a red background with a blue square. The three colors represent the core principles of the country. The blue, symbolizing nationalism and liberty, is in the upper left corner. Inside the blue square, sits a white sun with 12 rays which stands for justice and democracy. Each ray represents a month in the Chinese calendar. The red background symbolizes the blood lost by the Taiwanese people who lost their lives fighting for their freedom.
Taiwanese Animals
Admiral Butterfly
Stunningly beautiful wings
Amano Shrimp
Popular kept in aquariums to keep them clean
Ant
First evolved 100 million years ago!
Antelope
Renew their horns every year!
Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food
Asian Giant Hornet
The largest wasp in the world!
Asian Lady Beetle
Asian lady beetles infest indoor spaces, but they do not reproduce indoors.
Atlas Moth
Adult atlas moths do not eat - they live off fat they stored as larvae.
Aurochs
Extinct ancestor of all domesticated cattle!
Banana Spider
People spin clothing and fishing nets out of these spiders’ silk.
Barb
There are over 1768 known species!
Barn Owl
Found everywhere around the world!
Barn Swallow
Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.
Bat
Detects prey using echolocation!
Bear
There are 8 different species!
Beauty rat snake
Beauty Rat Snakes are relatively harmless if left undisturbed, only attempting to bite out of fear.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.
Bee
Rock paintings of bees date back 15,000 years
Beetle
There are more than 350,000 different species
Bird
Not all birds are able to fly!
Biscuit Beetle
The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast
Black Widow Spider
They typically prey on insects!
Blue Dragon Sea Slug
They inflict a painful, venomous sting
Brahminy Blindsnake
These snakes have been introduced to all continents, except Antarctica!
Brazilian Treehopper
“Mild-Mannered Minimonsters”
Brown Dog Tick
Can live its entire life indoors
Bumblebee
The most common species of bee!
Butterfly
There are thought to be up 17,500 species!
Camel Cricket
The camel crickets that are found in the USA are light brown in color. They also have dark streaks all over their body.
Carpenter Ant
Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!
Cat
May have been domesticated up to 10,000 years ago.
Caterpillar
The larvae of a moth or butterfly!
Catfish
There are nearly 3,000 different species!
Centipede
There are about 3,000 documented species!
Chicken
First domesticated more than 10,000 years ago!
Chinese Cobra
Juvenile Chinese cobras have the ability to start hunting almost from the moment they hatch from the eggs.
Chinese Geese
They are excellent “guard geese”
Cockroach
Dated to be around 300 million years old!
Codling Moth
Pupae are able to undergo diapause to survive poor fruit yield years and winter.
Common Buzzard
The most common raptor in the UK!
Common Furniture Beetle
The common furniture beetle feeds exclusively on wood
Common House Spider
House spiders have the ability to eat most insects in a home.
Coral Snake
There are over 80 species of coral snake worldwide.
Corella
Corella birds are noisy, especially during the early morning or late evening.
Cormorant
They can fly 35 mph and dive 150 feet below water.
Cosmic Caterpillar
Cosmic caterpillars have spots on their back that look like eyes to scare off predators.
Cow
There are nearly 1.5 billion worldwide!
Crab
There are 93 different crab groups
Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings
Crane
Many are critically endangered species!
Cricket
Male crickets can produce sounds by rubbing their wings together
Crocodile
Have changed little in 200 million years!
Crow
A group of these birds is called a Murder.
Deer
There are around 40 different species!
Dog
First domesticated in South-East Asia!
Dog Tick
Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals
Donkey
First domesticated 5,000 years ago!
Dragonfly
It's larvae are carnivorous!
Duck
Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!
Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight
Eagle
Has exceptional eyesight!
Earthworm
They are hermaphrodites, which means they have male and female organs
Earwig
There are nearly 2,000 different species!
Eel
Eels can be a mere few inches long to 13 feet!
Elephant
Spends around 22 hours a day eating!
Falcon
The fastest creatures on the planet!
False Widow Spider
False spiders actually prey on black widow spiders and other hazardous spiders
Fiddler Crab
The fiddler crab gets its name from the motion the males make with their over-sized claw during the mating ritual.
Fire-Bellied Toad
Found across mainland Europe and Asia!
Firefly
The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world
Flea
Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air
Flowerhorn Fish
The Flowerhorn fish is an artificial species; it does not exist naturally
Fly
There are more than 240,000 different species!
Flying Squirrel
Can glide up to 90 meters!
Formosan Mountain Dog
Formosa is the Portuguese term for the island of Taiwan
Fox
Only 12 species are considered "true foxes"
Freshwater Eel
Freshwater eels are actually catadromous, meaning they migrate to saltwater to spawn
Frog
There are around 7,000 different species!
Fruit Fly
Fruit flies are among the most common research animals in the world
Gazelle
Named for the Arabic word for love poems
Gecko
There are thought to be over 2,000 species!
Gerbil
Originally known as the Desert Rat!
German Cockroach
The most common type of urban roach
Giant Salamander
Cryptobranchus giant salamanders breathe mostly through their skin.
Giant Trevally
The largest fish in its genus
Glass Lizard
Can grow up to 4ft long!
Glowworm
Found inhabiting dense woodland and caves!
Gnat
Males form large mating swarms at dusk
Goat
Most closely related to the Sheep!
Golden Oriole
Migrates between Europe and Asia!
Goose
There are 29 different species!
Grasshopper
There are 11,000 known species!
Green Bee-Eater
Mainly eats honeybees!
Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!
Hare
Can reach speeds of over 50 mph!
Hawk Moth Caterpillar
Many hawk moth caterpillars eat toxins from plants, but don’t sequester them the way milkweed butterflies do. Most toxins are excreted.
Hedgehog
Thought to be one of the oldest mammals on Earth!
Heron
Inhabits wetlands around the world!
Herring Gull
They are loud, spirited birds with raucous cries that sound like bursts of laughter.
Honey Bee
There are only 8 recognized species!
Hoopoe
Stunning bird with a stinky way to deter predators!
Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!
Horsefly
Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.
Housefly
The fly has no teeth
Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!
Huntsman Spider
Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.
Ibis
Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!
Insects
There are an estimated 30 million species!
Joro Spider
Shares its name with a Japanese "spider demon"!
Jumping Spider
Some can jump 50 times the length of their bodies
Keelback
The checkered keelback of the east Indies can detach its tail and grow it back, much like a lizard.
King Quail
Females look similar to males but don’t come in shades of blue
King Rat Snake
When threatened or frightened, the king rat snake has the ability to produce a foul-smelling substance out of self defense.
Kingfisher
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!
Ladybug
There are more than 5,000 species worldwide!
Leech
Has 10 pairs of eyes!
Leopard Cat
There are 11 different species!
Liger
The offspring of a lion and tiger parents!
Lizard
There are around 5,000 different species!
Locust
Each locust can eat its weight in plants each day.
Long-Eared Owl
Ear tufts make it look bigger!
Long-Tailed Tit
Often hangs upside down while feeding!
Macaque
Macaque females will pass on their social rankings to their daughters
Magpie
They are found across Europe, Asia and Africa!
Mandarin Rat Snake
"This docile snake is a popular and long-lived pet - though challenging to care for - with a lifespan of up to 21 years!"
Masked Palm Civet
Found throughout Asia, India and China!
Mayfly
There are 2,500 known species worldwide!
Mealybug
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.
Merganser
They line their nests with their feathers
Milkfish
Females lay up to 5 million eggs at one time in warm, shallow and salty waters
Millipede
Some species have a poisonous bite!
Mole
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!
Mongoose
Range in size from just 1 to 3 foot!
Mongrel
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!
Monitor Lizard
Some species are thought to carry a weak venom!
Monkey
There are around 260 known species!
Moorhen
Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!
Mosquito
Only the female mosquito actually sucks blood
Moth
There are 250,000 different species!
Mouse
Found on every continent on Earth!
Mule
The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!
Neanderthal
Roamed Asia and Europe for around 100,000 years!
Nematode
Nematodes range in size from 1/10 of an inch to 28 feet long
Neptune Grouper
The largest recorded specimen ever caught was 17" long
Newt
Able to regrow lost or damaged limbs!
Nightingale
Named more than 1,000 years ago!
No See Ums
There are more than 5,000 species.
Orb Weaver
Females are about four times the size of males
Osprey
They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!
Otter
There are 13 different species worldwide
Owl
The owl can rotate its head some 270 degrees
Parrot
Can live for up to 100 years!
Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth
Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
The pheasant-tailed jacana is the only species in its family that migrates long distances.
Pig
Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!
Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.
Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas
Pit Viper
Pit vipers's fangs fold up into their mouths when they don't need them.
Pompano Fish
They are bottom-feeders
Pond Skater
There are 500 different species!
Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!
Praying Mantis
The mantis can turn its head 180 degrees.
Quahog Clam
Their hinged shell protects their soft body
Quail
Inhabits woodland and forest areas worldwide!
Rabbit
There are more than 300 different species!
Rat
Omnivores that eat anything!
Rat Snakes
Rat snakes are constrictors from the Colubridae family of snakes.
Rhinoceros
It's horns are made from keratin!
River Turtle
Inhabits freshwater habitats around the world!
Robin
There are more than 45 species in Australia alone!
Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.
Rooster
Will mate with the entire flock!
Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
Sable Ferret
Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.
Salamander
There are more than 700 different species!
Sambar
Male sambars will compete for mates by clashing together with their antlers
Sand Crab
The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail
Scorpion
There are around 2,000 known species!
Sea Eagle
The sea eagle tends to mate for life with a single partner
Seahorse
Males give birth to up to 1,000 offspring!
Sheep
Around 35 million in the English countryside!
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
Shrew
The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.
Shrimp
There are 2,000 different species worldwide!
Sika Deer
Sikas can make 10 different sounds, from soft whistles to loud screams.
Skink Lizard
Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.
Slow Worm
Found widely throughout British gardens!
Slug
They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce
Smokybrown Cockroach
Has up to 45 eggs per egg case
Snail
There are nearly 1,000 different species!
Snake
There are around 4,000 known species worldwide
Sparrow
There are 140 different species!
Spider Wasp
They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.
Spotted Garden Eel
Males battle each other over females and territory
Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly is often confused for a moth, but it’s actually a type of planthopper
Squirrel
Small rodents found in woodlands worldwide!
Stick Insect
There are more than 3,000 different species!
Stoat
Average adults weigh about 200 grams!
Swan
Populations have been affected by pollution!
Tarantula Hawk
Tarantula hawks are excellent pollinators, especially for milkweed.
Termite
Their mounds can be up to 9 meters tall!
Thrush
The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.
Tick
They inject hosts with a chemical that stops them from feeling the pain of the bite
Tiger
The largest feline in the world!
Tiger Beetle
The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world
Tokay Gecko
The Tokay gecko gets its onomatopoeic name from its "To-kay!" barking call.
Tortoise
Can live until they are more than 150 years old!
Tree Frog
Found in warmer jungles and forests!
Tree Viper (Bamboo Viper)
Pit vipers can strike accurately at moving objects less than .5 degrees Farenheit warmer than the background.
Turtles
Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.
Uguisu
Their guano is used in face creams!
Vinegaroon
Vinegaroons can spray 19 times before the glands are depleted
Viper
Vipers are one of the most widespread groups of snakes and inhabit most
Vulture
There are 30 different species worldwide!
Wasp
There are around 75,000 recognised species!
Water Buffalo
Has been domesticated for thousands of years!
Water Dragon
Spends most of it's time in the trees!
Weasel
The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!
White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
There are two different types of white ferrets!
White Tiger
None have been seen in the wild for 50 years!
Wild Boar
Males have a top tusk to sharpen the bottom one!
Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!
Wolf Spider
Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.
Woodlouse
This animal can roll up into a ball
Woodlouse Spider
Unlike most spiders, woodlouse spiders don’t build a web.
Woodpecker
There are 200 different species!
Worm
Doesn’t have eyes.
Zebu
There are around 75 different species!
Taiwanese Animals List
- Admiral Butterfly
- Amano Shrimp
- Ant
- Antelope
- Armyworm
- Asian Giant Hornet
- Asian Lady Beetle
- Atlas Moth
- Aurochs
- Banana Spider
- Barb
- Barn Owl
- Barn Swallow
- Bat
- Bear
- Beauty rat snake
- Bed Bugs
- Bee
- Beetle
- Bird
- Biscuit Beetle
- Black Widow Spider
- Blue Dragon Sea Slug
- Brahminy Blindsnake
- Brazilian Treehopper
- Brown Dog Tick
- Bumblebee
- Butterfly
- Camel Cricket
- Carpenter Ant
- Cat
- Caterpillar
- Catfish
- Centipede
- Chicken
- Chinese Cobra
- Chinese Geese
- Cockroach
- Codling Moth
- Common Buzzard
- Common Furniture Beetle
- Common House Spider
- Coral Snake
- Corella
- Cormorant
- Cosmic Caterpillar
- Cow
- Crab
- Crab Spider
- Crane
- Cricket
- Crocodile
- Crow
- Cuckoo
- Deer
- Dog
- Dog Tick
- Donkey
- Dormouse
- Dragonfly
- Duck
- Dung Beetle
- Eagle
- Earthworm
- Earwig
- Eel
- Elephant
- Falcon
- False Widow Spider
- Fiddler Crab
- Fire-Bellied Toad
- Firefly
- Flea
- Flowerhorn Fish
- Fly
- Flying Squirrel
- Formosan Mountain Dog
- Fox
- Freshwater Eel
- Frog
- Fruit Fly
- Gazelle
- Gecko
- Gerbil
- German Cockroach
- Giant Salamander
- Giant Trevally
- Glass Lizard
- Glowworm
- Gnat
- Goat
- Golden Oriole
- Goose
- Grasshopper
- Green Bee-Eater
- Hamster
- Hare
- Hawk Moth Caterpillar
- Hedgehog
- Heron
- Herring Gull
- Honey Bee
- Hoopoe
- Horse
- Horsefly
- Housefly
- Human
- Huntsman Spider
- Ibis
- Insects
- Joro Spider
- Jumping Spider
- Keelback
- King Quail
- King Rat Snake
- Kingfisher
- Ladybug
- Leech
- Leopard Cat
- Liger
- Lizard
- Locust
- Long-Eared Owl
- Long-Tailed Tit
- Macaque
- Magpie
- Mandarin Rat Snake
- Masked Palm Civet
- Mayfly
- Mealybug
- Merganser
- Milkfish
- Millipede
- Mole
- Mongoose
- Mongrel
- Monitor Lizard
- Monkey
- Moorhen
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mourning Gecko
- Mouse
- Mule
- Neanderthal
- Nematode
- Neptune Grouper
- Newt
- Nightingale
- No See Ums
- Orb Weaver
- Osprey
- Otter
- Owl
- Ox
- Parrot
- Peregrine Falcon
- Pheasant
- Pheasant-tailed Jacana
- Pig
- Pigeon
- Pika
- Pit Viper
- Pompano Fish
- Pond Skater
- Porcupine
- Praying Mantis
- Quahog Clam
- Quail
- Rabbit
- Rat
- Rat Snakes
- Rhinoceros
- River Turtle
- Robin
- Rodents
- Rooster
- Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
- Sable Ferret
- Salamander
- Sambar
- Sand Crab
- Scorpion
- Sea Eagle
- Seahorse
- Sheep
- Short-Eared Owl
- Shrew
- Shrimp
- Sika Deer
- Skink Lizard
- Slow Worm
- Slug
- Smokybrown Cockroach
- Snail
- Snake
- Sparrow
- Spider Wasp
- Spotted Garden Eel
- Spotted Lanternfly
- Squirrel
- Stick Insect
- Stoat
- Swallowtail Butterfly
- Swan
- Tarantula Hawk
- Termite
- Thrush
- Tick
- Tiger
- Tiger Beetle
- Tokay Gecko
- Tortoise
- Tree Frog
- Tree Viper (Bamboo Viper)
- Turtles
- Uguisu
- Vinegaroon
- Viper
- Vulture
- Wasp
- Water Buffalo
- Water Dragon
- Weasel
- White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
- White Tiger
- Wild Boar
- Wolf
- Wolf Spider
- Woodlouse
- Woodlouse Spider
- Woodpecker
- Worm
- Zebu
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Animals In Taiwan FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What animals live on Taiwan?
In addition to those listed above, Taiwan is home to numerous other species such as wild boar, the Crab-eating Mongoose, the Chinese Pangolin, several species of flying squirrels including the Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel, a dozen bat species including the Formosan Flying Fox, and the Reeve’s Muntjac – a small deer.
Are there tigers on Taiwan?
No. The only large predator found in Taiwan is the endangered Formosan Black Bear.
Are there elephants on Taiwan?
There are no native species of elephants in Taiwan.
Are there monkeys on Taiwan?
Yes. The Formosan Rock Macaque is a small gray or brown primate that grows to about 2 ft. (50-60 cm) in height (less tail) and weighing anywhere from 11 to 25 pounds (5-12 kg). This animal is perhaps the most visible symbol of wildlife in Taiwan since so many people have interacted with it. The Formosan Rock Macaque is somewhat at risk of survival but not in danger of going extinct any time soon.
This is largely the result of human-macaque interaction where Taiwanese inhabitants feed macaques and encourage them to live closer to civilization. Here, their normal eating habits become a threat to local farmers and result in their being hunted down.
