Black Spider Monkey
Ateles paniscus
Facts about Black Spider Monkeys
• This animal can be found in South America near north of the amazon river
• This species is one of seven of monkeys in Latin America
• In South America, it is one of the largest primate species in the area
• The scientific name for the monkey is Ateles paniscus
WHY THIS ANIMAL IS IMPORTANT AND WHERE IT IS LOCATED
•This animal is found in South and Latin America, mainly north of the Amazon River and other regions in South America
THREATS TO THIS ANIMAL
CONSERVATION AND HOW THEY ARE BEING SAVED
FOR MORE INFORMATION
1. Arkive.org
https://www.arkive.org/black-spider-monkey/ateles-paniscus/
this website cites similar information such as threats to the animal and why it is important
2. National Geographic
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/group/spider-monkeys/
this website explains the animals behavior and it’s diet
3. Animal Planet
http://www.animalplanet.com/wild-animals/endangered-species/black-spider-monkey/
this website is a mixture of the first two websites with similar information and also states different ways you can help this animal and also the latest news that is relating to this animal.