Black Spider Monkey

Ateles paniscus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Atelidae

About

The red-faced spider monkey, also known as the Guiana spider monkey or red-faced black spider monkey, is a species of spider monkey found in the rain forests in northern South America.

Fun Fact

Black spider monkeys have prehensile tails so strong and dexterous that the tail effectively serves as a fifth limb, with a hairless pad at the tip that has unique fingerprint-like ridges for grip.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

25-33 years

Threats

Poaching
Deforestation
Illegal Wildlife Trade

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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