Watercolor illustration of Brown Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus)

Brown Spider Monkey

Ateles hybridus

Critically Endangered

About

The Brown Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) is a species in the genus Ateles. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mono Araña Café

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Spider Monkey?
The scientific name of Brown Spider Monkey is Ateles hybridus. It belongs to the genus Ateles.
What is the conservation status of Brown Spider Monkey?
Brown Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Brown Spider Monkey live?
Brown Spider Monkey is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Brown Spider Monkey belong to?
Brown Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) belongs to the genus Ateles, which is part of the taxonomic family Atelidae.
Is Brown Spider Monkey endangered?
Yes, Brown Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Brown Spider Monkey belong to?
Brown Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Brown Spider Monkey?
The closest relatives of Brown Spider Monkey in the genus Ateles include black-faced spider monkey, black-handed spider monkey, black-headed spider monkey, White-fronted Spider Monkey, red-faced spider monkey.

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