The black-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps) is a type of New World monkey from Central and South America, specifically Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. [2]

The black-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps) is a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.

The black-headed spider monkey has been marked as ‘CR’ (Critically Endangered) by the IUCN 3.1 because of their estimated population loss of over 80% in a span of 45 years.

The largest is the black-headed spider monkey with an average weight of 11 kilograms (24 lb) and grows up to 60cm (2-feet) in length excluding tail. Sadly, all their species are endangered …

Agile arboreal acrobats with distinctive black fur swinging through the rainforests of Central and South America

Spider monkeys are so named due to their long, narrow limbs and long, prehensile (gripping) tail. Their tail is often longer than their body and can be up to 85cm long! There are two sub …

The black-headed spider monkey [1] is a species of New-World monkey native to Central and South America. They have long, spindly limbs and a prehensile tail used as a 5th limb for …

Some primatologists classify the black-headed spider monkey (A. fusciceps), present in Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador as the identical species as Geoffroy’s spider monkey. Black handed …

Black-Handed Spider Monkey Scientific Name. Ateles geoffroyi. Range. Central America. Habitats. Montane forests and rainforests. What do they eat? Spider monkeys eat mostly fruit. …

Scientists have identified seven different species of spider monkey, all of which may face extinction. Two species, the black-headed and brown spider monkey, are Critically …