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spider monkeys are separated into the keystone group of monkey species. cause there tecnek is so elegant. and with there color and shape. 1,000's of years ago they were smaller then today so people called them "giant Spiders" but then people found out they were actually monkeys so they just called them "giant spider monkeys" then a few years lader the name change to "spider monkey" and by scientist studying more things they are now in the keystone group.
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What are the keystone species in a tropical rainforest?
the most key species are spider monkeys and poisonus dart arrow frogs
How many spider monkeys are left.?
The population trend for spider monkeys is decreasing. The IUCN Red List lists one species as vulnerable, four species as endangered and two species as critically endangered. Note:There are a total of 7 species of spider 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.
Are spider monkeys facing extinction?
Yes, they are a critically endangered species.
What is the taxonomic species name of a spider monkey?
All true spider monkeys are in the genus Ateles, which has 8 or 9 major species.The related genus Brachyteles contains the "woolly spider monkeys."
Are spider monkeys cold-blooded?
All species of primates are warm-blooded.
Which ape species tends to form monogamous mating pairs?
spider monkeys do
What are proboscishowlerspidermacaquemarmoset?
Proboscis, howler, spider, macaque, marmoset, are all species of monkeys.
Is a tiger a keystone or endemic species?
It is a keystone species
Is the spider monkey considered?
the population trend for spider monkeys is decreasing; the IUCN Red List lists one species as vulnerable, four species as endangered and two species as critically endangered.
Are spider monkeys extinct?
May other animals would be affected, like predators and prey of spider monkey.
Is the spider monkey considered rare?
the population trend for spider monkeys is decreasing; the IUCN Red List lists one species as vulnerable, four species as endangered and two species as critically endangered.
