Red Howler Monkey have a robust body with a long tail and prehensile tail, which they use for locomotion in the trees. They have a reddish-brown to black coat, with males typically having a more vibrant coloration than females. They also have a deep, resonating vocalization that can carry over long distances. The red howler monkey is a large arboreal primate known for its loud vocalizations. It is one of the most widespread and well-known primate species in South America.
- Conservation Status : Least concern
- Habitat : Rainforests, Forests, Savannas, Andean Cloud Forests
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Family: Atelidae
- Genus: Alouatta
Diet
Primarily folivorous, feeding on leaves, but also consume fruits and occasionally insects.
Colors
Reddish-brown to black
Fun Facts
Live in groups called "troops" that can consist of several individuals. They have a specialized hyoid bone that enables them to produce their distinctive howling vocalizations. Red howler monkeys are primarily folivorous, feeding on leaves, but they also consume fruits and occasionally insects.
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