An atelid is a member of the Atelidae, a family of new world monkeys.

The taxonomic family is Atelidae, subfamily Atelinae, genus Ateles.

The woolly monkeys are the genus Lagothrix of New World monkeys, usually placed in the family Atelidae.

Spider monkeys are vertebrates, mammals, and primates (like man). Their family is Atelidae and their genus Ateles.

The related genus is Brachyteles, the "woolly spider monkey" (also known as the Muriqui).

The Spider Monkey belongs to the genus, Ateles, the family, Atelidae, and the order, Primates.

The related genus is Brachyteles, the "woolly spider monkey" (also known as the Muriqui).