VUVulnerable
Spix's Red-handed Howler Monkey
Alouatta discolor
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in ATELIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spix's Red-handed Howler Monkey classified as Vulnerable?
Spix's Red-handed Howler Monkey is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Spix's Red-handed Howler Monkey live?
Spix's Red-handed Howler Monkey occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spix's Red-handed Howler Monkey?
The main threats to Spix's Red-handed Howler Monkey are 1.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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