It is black with grey "boots" and a brownish colour to the fur on its back. Like other Sulawesi macaques, it has a reduced tail of only about 35mm in length.
This species exhibits a predominantly black coat with grey "boot"-like markings on its feet and a warm, brownish coloration on its dorsal region. Similar to other Sulawesi macaques, it has a remarkably shortened tail, measuring only about 35mm in length.