Red-handed Howler Monkey

Alouatta belzebul

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Atelidae

About

The red-handed howler is a vulnerable species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey. It is endemic to Brazil, found in the southeastern Amazon and disjunctly in the Atlantic Forest between Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.

Fun Fact

These animals can live up to 20 years, and do not mature until later in their lives.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the southeastern Amazon and disjunctly in the Atlantic Forest between Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

20 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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