Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Mantled Howler Monkey

Alouatta palliata

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Atelidae

About

The mantled howler is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides.

Fun Fact

Mantled howler monkeys spend up to 80% of their day resting to conserve energy, since their leaf-heavy diet provides relatively few calories compared to fruit-eating primates.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests and mangroves

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

  • Poaching
  • Deforestation
  • Illegal Wildlife Trade

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR
Browse all Mammals →