The spider monkey is in danger of extinction. In this case, we find a species native to South America, specifically Colombia and Venezuela. It is included in the critically endangered category.

In the last 40 years, the population has been affected by losses of 80% or more, which is alarming. The group from Colombia is mainly affected both by habitat alteration and by hunting for meat consumption and use in traditional medicine. In Venezuela, the modification of ecosystems is the greatest threat to their future.