VUVulnerable
Alouatta puruensis
Local name: Purús Red Howler Monkey
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· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in ATELIDAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Purús Red Howler Monkey classified as Vulnerable?
Purús Red 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 Purús Red Howler Monkey live?
Purús Red Howler Monkey occurs in Bolivia, and Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Purús Red Howler Monkey?
The main threats to Purús Red Howler Monkey are 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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