ENEndangered
White-bellied Spider Monkey
Ateles belzebuth
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-bellied_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· 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 White-bellied Spider Monkey classified as Endangered?
White-bellied Spider 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 White-bellied Spider Monkey live?
White-bellied Spider Monkey occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, 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 White-bellied Spider Monkey?
The main threats to White-bellied Spider Monkey are 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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