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There are 7 to 9 species of spider monkeys in the world, genus Ateles. The related genus is Brachyteles, the "woolly spider monkey" (also known as the Muriqui). There are 3 subspecies of the black-headed spider monkey and 4 additional subspecies within the species Geoffroyi.
Red-faced spider monkey, Ateles paniscus
White-fronted spider monkey, Ateles belzebuth
Peruvian spider monkey, Ateles chamek
Brown spider monkey, Ateles hybridus
White-cheeked spider monkey, Ateles marginatus
Black-headed spider monkey, Ateles fusciceps
Brown-headed spider monkey, Ateles fusciceps fusciceps
Colombian spider monkey, Ateles fusciceps rufiventris
Geoffroy's spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi
- Yucatan spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi yucatanensis
- Mexican spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus
- Nicaraguan spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi geoffroyi
- Ornate spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi ornatus
The most endangered spider monkeys are the black-headed spider monkey and the brown spider monkey.
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How many different types of spider monkeys are there?
There are 7 different types of spider monkeys.
What types of food do spider monkeys eat?
Spider monkeys eat fruit, bark, and many green plants. They also hang by trees using their powerful tails.
What types of monkeys live in the Amazon?
There are many types of monkeys in the Amazon. Somecommon species are tamarins, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys and marmosets. There are several varieties in each specie too.http://www.allaboutwildlife.com/amazon-rainforest-monkeys
What group size do spider monkeys live in?
5-10 people live in agroup but you cant say because different types of spider monkeys have a different amount of spider monkeys in it
How many spider monkeys are left in the world?
how many spider monkeys are in the world
Is it legal to own a monkey in Ohio?
It is illegal to own many types of monkeys in the state of Ohio. Some restricted monkeys are howler monkeys, spider monkeys, woolly monkeys, titi monkeys and night monkeys.
Do spider monkeys live among other spider monkeys?
Yes, but seldom with different species. Spider monkeys live in colonies of 15 to 25, and as many as 35 monkeys.
How many spider monkeys are there?
42000
Are there spider monkeys in Puerto Rico?
NO there is not spider monkeys in Puerto Rico, but there are very many diffrent kinds.
How many spider monkeys were there and how many are there now?
Spider monkeys are seriously threatened in the wild. They are hunted by people for food, and are already extinct in areas that are close to humans. There are only about 2000 spider monkeys left
How many brown spider monkeys are left in the world?
there are around 2000 brown spider monkeys left in the world.
How many spider monkeys are in a group?
about 30
