At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Mammals
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The brown spider monkey is a long-limbed, prehensile-tailed monkey and one of the most endangered primates in the Americas. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
Some individuals have unusual pale blue eyes.
Range & habitat
Forests of northern Colombia and north-western Venezuela.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Deforestation
- Hunting
- Capture for the pet trade
Why it matters
A large, agile seed disperser of northern South American forests, the brown spider monkey is a flagship for protecting those fast-disappearing habitats.
Sources
Sources for Brown Spider Monkey
- IUCN Red List — look up Brown Spider Monkey (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
What is unusual about the brown spider monkey?
Besides the long limbs and gripping tail typical of spider monkeys, some individuals have striking pale blue eyes, which is rare among monkeys.
Why is the brown spider monkey Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite deforestation, hunting, and capture for the pet trade. See the IUCN Red List.
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