Black Spider Monkey

 
 
Black Spider Monkey

BLACK SPIDER MONKEY

 

FACTS

 
  • STATUS
    Vulnerable
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME
    Ateles paniscus
  • HEIGHT
    16-24 inches
  • WEIGHT
    15-19 pounds
  • LENGTH
    16-24 inches (body), 24-32 inches (tail)
  • HABITATS
    Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

The black spider monkey—also known as the Guiana or red-faced spider monkey—is found in eastern South America in areas north of the Amazon River. They are one of seven species of spider monkeys found in Latin America and one of the largest primate species in South America.