Maronesa — a large, massive meat-and-draft breed from the group of Iberian autochthonous breeds. One of the largest and heaviest breeds in Portugal. Bulls: height at withers 140–148 cm, weight 950–1250 kg. Cows: height at withers 130–138 cm, weight 650–850 kg. Powerful, rectangular build with well-developed musculature (especially in the rump and thighs), strong bone structure, and sturdy limbs. Head large and broad, with sexual dimorphism (more massive in bulls, with a wide forehead and supraorbital ridges). Profile straight or slightly concave. Horns of medium size, lyre-shaped or crescent-shaped, grayish-white to cream with dark tips. Eyes large, dark brown. Nose leather black or dark slate. Neck short and powerful, with a deep brisket in bulls (35–45 cm). Body deep and wide, barrel-shaped chest (girth 220–245 cm in bulls, 190–215 cm in cows). Back and loin broad and straight. Rump long, wide, slightly sloping (width 48–54 cm in cows). Limbs strong, hooves large, dark gray or black. Tail thick at the base, with a dense black brush. Coat short, dense, smooth (lengthens in winter). Skin thick, elastic, darkly pigmented. Standard color: uniform dark cherry (chestnut-red) of varying intensity; a small amount of white hair on the lower abdomen, scrotum, tail brush, and around the nose is allowed. Body length / height at withers ≈ 1.10–1.15; chest depth 48–52 % of height at withers. Distinguished from Mirandesa, Barrosã, Alentejana by larger size, rich chestnut-cherry color, massive head, and long, broad rump.