Colombian Night Monkey

Aotus lemurinus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Aotidae

About

The gray-bellied night monkey, also called the grey-legged douroucouli or lemurine owl monkey, is a small New World monkey of the family Aotidae. Native to tropical and subtropical forests of South America, the gray-bellied night monkey faces a significant threat from hunting, harvesting for use in pharmaceutical research and habitat destruction.

Fun Fact

There have been up to four subspecies of the gray-bellied night monkey.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in both dry and moist areas, the gray-bellied night monkey occupies all levels of the forest canopy; however, it is seldom found on the ground.

Diet

Frugivore (fruit-eater)

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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