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Howler monkey

Howler monkey

Howler monkeys are among the largest of the New World monkeys. Nine species are currently recognised. Previously classified in the family Cebidae, they are now placed in the family Atelidae. These monkeys are native to South and Central American forests. They live in groups of usually about 18 individuals. Threats to howler monkeys include being hunted for food and captivity.

 
 
Spider monkey

Spider monkey

Spider monkeys of the genus Ateles are New World monkeys in the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus contains seven species including the critically endangered Black-headed Spider Monkey and Brown Spider Monkey. The disproportionately long limbs and long prehensile tail makes them one of the largest New World monkeys and gives rise to their common name.

 
 
Mantled Howler

Mantled Howler

The Mantled Howler (Alouatta palliata), or Golden-mantled Howling Monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The Mantled Howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys, and males can weigh up to 9.8 kg (22 lb).

 
 
Geoffroy's Spider Monkey

Geoffroy's Spider Monkey

Geoffroy's Spider Monkey, Ateles geoffroyi, also known as Black-handed Spider Monkey, is a species of spider monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central America and parts of Mexico. Its range also encompasses a small portion of Colombia. It is one of the largest New World monkeys, often weighing as much as 9 kilograms. Its arms are significantly longer than its legs, and it has a prehensile tail that can support the entire weight of the monkey, and is used as an extra limb.

 
 
Woolly monkey

Woolly monkey

The woolly monkeys are the genus Lagothrix of New World monkeys, usually placed in the family Atelidae. There are four species of woolly monkey. All originate from the rainforests of South America. They have a prehensile tail and live in relatively large social groups. One species of woolly monkey, the Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey, has recently been placed in the genus Oreonax.

 
 
Atelinae

Atelinae

Atelinae is a subfamily of New World monkeys in the family Atelidae, and includes the various spider and woolly monkeys. The primary distinguishing feature of the atelines is their long prehensile tail which can support their entire body weight. Atelines live on the American continent from southern Mexico through central Brazil and Bolivia. Diurnal and arboreal, they move speedily and acrobaticly through the trees using their prehensile tail.