Spider monkey Spider monkey Spider monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, part of the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus contains seven species, all of which are under threat; the black-headed spider monkey and brown spider monkey are critically endangered. Disproportionately long limbs and long prehensile tails make them one of the largest New World monkeys and give rise to their common name. Spider monkeys live in the upper layers of the rainforest, and forage in the high canopy,
Yucatan spider monkey Yucatan spider monkey The Yucatan spider monkey ("Ateles geoffroyi yucatanensis") is a subspecies of Geoffroy's spider monkey, and is one of the largest types of New World monkey. It inhabits Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. It is a social animal, living in groups of 20-42 members. The Yucatan spider monkey weighs around 9 kg, making it one of the largest of the New World monkeys. It has long arms and a prehensile tail, which can support its own weight. The body is long and slender and covered with black hair, which is coarse and often looks matted. The fur is somewhat