Spider monkeys are found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus contains seven species, including the endangered black-handed spider monkey and brown spider monkey.The disproportionately long limbs and long prehensile tail make them one of the largest New World monkeys and give rise to their common name. Spider monkeys live in the upper layers of the rainforest and forage in the high canopy, from 25 to 30 m (82 to 98 ft). They primarily eat fruits but will occasionally consume leaves, flowers, and insects. Due to their large size, spider monkeys require large tracts of moist evergreen forests and prefer undisturbed primary rainforest. They are social animals, living in bands of up to 35 individuals but splitting up to forage during the day.
Scientific Name: Ateles geoffroyi Spider monkeys are native to tropical forests from southern Mexico to Brazil. They require large tracts of undisturbed forest and feed on ripe fruits. Spider monkeys live in evergreen rainforests, semi-deciduous forests, and mangrove forests, almost never coming to the ground. They travel in groups of two to nine but form loose groups of 15 to 25 individuals.
Scientific Name: Ateles chamek Peruvian spider monkeys are native to tropical forests from southern Mexico to Brazil. They require large tracts of undisturbed forest and primarily feed on ripe fruits. They inhabit evergreen rainforests, semi-deciduous forests, and mangrove forests, almost never coming to the ground. These monkeys travel in groups of two to nine but form loose groups of 15 to 25 individuals.
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