VUVulnerable
Red-faced Black Spider Monkey
Ateles paniscus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-faced_spider_monkey
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorSavanna· 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 Red-faced Black Spider Monkey classified as Vulnerable?
Red-faced Black Spider 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 Red-faced Black Spider Monkey live?
Red-faced Black Spider Monkey occurs in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Red-faced Black Spider Monkey?
The main threats to Red-faced Black Spider Monkey are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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