Unlike the polar bear and the manatee, the white bellied spider monkey goes unnoticed when it comes to recognizing endangered species; unfortunately this primate is listed as vulnerable. An animal listed under vulnerable means that that species is at a high risk for extinction. These spider monkeys have become at risk due to habitat destruction and the division of their homes as a result of logging on top of that they are being hunted for food.
Here is a basic description of these creatures.
Ø Head and Body length(together) can measure between 416-582 mm
Ø Their tail lengths can be measured anywhere between 680 and 899 mm
Ø Males can weigh between 7,264-9,800 g
Ø A females weight ranges between 7,491-10,400 g
Ø Can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, or Venezuela
Ø Kingdom- Animalia
Ø Phylum – Chordata
Ø Class- Mammalia
Ø Order- Primates
Ø Family- Atelidae
Ø Genus Ateles
Ø Scientific Name- Ateles belzebuth
Facts: http://www.arkive.org/white-bellied-spider-monkey/ateles-belzebuth/info.html
Photographs: http://www.arkive.org/white-bellied-spider-monkey/ateles-belzebuth/image-G11310.html
It is so cute!! I feel like you could describe a little more about what it eats, how long it lives, where it lives, etc..
ReplyDeleteI was wondering, were spider monkeys hunted to endangerment? Why are they on the red list?
ReplyDeleteIs there a reason they are found only in South American? Do they need a warmer environment? Since their tails are so long, do they use them for anything special?
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