Southern Muriqui
Brachyteles arachnoides
Conservation Status
Critically EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Atelidae
About
The southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides) is a muriqui (woolly spider monkey) species endemic to Brazil. Taxonomy of muriquis is controversial because some scientists believe that they are a monotypic genus while others favor a 2-species classification system. Southern muriquis are now found only in specific areas of the Atlantic rainforest located in Brazil, South America, more specifically they are found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.
Fun Fact
Muriquis are the largest New World monkeys and largest native primates in the Americas.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found only in specific areas of the Atlantic rainforest located in Brazil, South America, more specifically they are found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.
Diet
Consume leaves, flowers and a few species of seeds (such as sapucaia, amexia-bicha, Inga, Bicuiba and jatobá).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change