ENEndangered
Alouatta pigra
Local name: Yucatán Black 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· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in ATELIDAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Yucatán Black Howler Monkey classified as Endangered?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Yucatán Black Howler Monkey live?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey occurs in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yucatán Black Howler Monkey?
The main threats to Yucatán Black Howler Monkey are 2.1, 3.2, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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