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black howler monkey
Alouatta caraya
Near Threatened
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The Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta caraya) is a species in the genus Alouatta. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Primates
(Primaten)
Family
Atelidae
Genus
Alouatta
Species
Alouatta caraya
(black howler monkey)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Aullador Negro
Portuguese
Bugio
Similar Species in Alouatta
Amazonas-Brüllaffe
Alouatta nigerrima
Least Concern
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Bärenbrüllaffe
Alouatta arctoidea
Least Concern
Bolivianischer Brüllaffe
Alouatta sara
Near Threatened
Guatemala-Brüllaffe
Alouatta pigra
Endangered
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Mantelbrüllaffe
Alouatta palliata
Least Concern
Maranhão-Brüllaffe
Alouatta ululata
Endangered
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Nördlicher Brauner Brüllaffe
Alouatta guariba
Vulnerable
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Purús-Brüllaffe
Alouatta puruensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of black howler monkey?
The scientific name of black howler monkey is Alouatta caraya. It belongs to the genus Alouatta.
What is the conservation status of black howler monkey?
black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does black howler monkey belong to?
black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) belongs to the genus Alouatta, which is part of the taxonomic family Atelidae.
What kingdom does black howler monkey belong to?
black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of black howler monkey?
The closest relatives of black howler monkey in the genus Alouatta include Amazonas-Brüllaffe, Bärenbrüllaffe, Bolivianischer Brüllaffe, Guatemala-Brüllaffe, Mantelbrüllaffe.
Genus Alouatta — 13 Species
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LC
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LC
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NT
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EN
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LC
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EN
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VU
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VU
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LC
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VU
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VU
LC
Amazonas-Brüllaffe
Alouatta nigerrima
Bärenbrüllaffe
Alouatta arctoidea
Bolivianischer Brüllaffe
Alouatta sara
Guatemala-Brüllaffe
Alouatta pigra
Mantelbrüllaffe
Alouatta palliata
Maranhão-Brüllaffe
Alouatta ululata
Nördlicher Brauner Brüllaffe
Alouatta guariba
Purús-Brüllaffe
Alouatta puruensis
Roter Brüllaffe
Alouatta seniculus
Rothandbrüllaffe
Alouatta belzebul
Spix-Brüllaffe
Alouatta discolor
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NT
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black howler monkey
Alouatta caraya
guyanan red howler monkey
Alouatta macconnelli
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