Spider Monkeys
Spider monkeys, with their powerful prehensile tails, are the most agile species of monkey found in Costa Rica. The exact number of species that exists is a topic of debate, but scientists agree that there are either four or five distinct types. The most common to Costa Rica is the black-handed spider monkey, known in Spanish as the mono arana or mono colorado.
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Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Ateles geoffroi
- Status in the Wild: Endangered
- Habitat: Cloud Forests, Rainforests, Tropical Dry Forests, Woodlands
- Diet: Omnivore
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2023