Red-faced Spider Monkey

Ateles paniscus

Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct

The small but perfectly agile Red-faced Spider Monkey, is covered in a coat of sleek, long black hair with a bright red or pink face. Originating from South America, this species uses its strong and dexterous hands and feet, as well as its prehensile tail, to swing and travel at rapid speeds through the rainforest canopy.

Native Range →	South America
Natural Habitat →	Usually within the canopy layer of rainforests
Diet →	Fruits, nuts, seeds, leaves and insects
Life Expectancy →	20 years in the wild. Up to 40 years in zoos
Breeding →	1 young from a 7-8 month gestation period
Group Name →	Troop
Active Hours →	During the day
Threats →	Loss of habitat, hunting