Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey

Lagothrix flavicauda

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Atelidae

About

The yellow-tailed woolly monkey is a species of New World monkey endemic to Peru. This rare primate is found only in the Peruvian Andes, primarily within the departments of Amazonas and San Martín, as well as in adjacent areas of La Libertad, Huánuco, and Loreto.

Fun Fact

Oreonax flavicauda is one of the rarest Neotropical primates and among Peru's largest endemic mammals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the montane cloud forests of the Peruvian Andes at elevations of 1,500–2,700 m (4,900–8,900 ft) above sea level in the departments of Amazonas and San Martin, as well as bordering areas of La Libertad, Huánuco, and Loreto.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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