Allen's swamp monke... Azara's night monke... Black Snub-nosed Mo... Black-and-gold Howl... Black-headed Night ... Black-headed Squirr... Blue monkey. Family: Cebidae. Spider monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, part of the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae.Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil.The genus contains seven species, all of which are under threat; the black-headed spider monkey and brown spider monkey are critically endangered. The monkey's size differs depending on sex and species. In fact, if one is kept alone in captivity, it can easily die of loneliness unless its owner gives it a great deal of attention. Height – Average 3-5ft. As invasive species. The lifespan of spiders depends on the species. An average lifespan of Spider Monkey is around 27 years and they are known to have an extended lifespan in captive. During mating season, female chooses a male from the group to copulate. The spider Monkey plays a very important role in their natural habitat. (1) Allocebus trichotis (Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur) NA Alouatta belzebul (Red-handed Howler) NA Alouatta caraya (Black-and-gold Howler) 20 yrs. M. fascicularis on a scooter at Ko Chang, Thailand. Wolf spiders live for even less time, usually a year or less. (2) Alouatta coibensis (Coiba Island Howler) NA Alouatta fusca (Brown Howler) NA Alouatta palliata (Mantled Howler) 20 yrs. Physical Characteristics – extremely long arms (like a spider) Uses tail as extra limb to pick up things.

LIFE SPAN: 27 years. Spider monkeys find food in the treetops and feast on nuts, fruits, leaves, bird eggs, and spiders.

Brown spider monkeys find water to drink on the forest floor at “salado sites.” Competition for food occurs between spider monkeys and other frugivorous primates. Home Diet Sleep habits Life Span Average Size Average Speed Related animal: silverback gorilla Web Design Life Span Average Lifespan In the wild, spider monkeys can live up to 25 years, and in captivity they can live up to 40 years. According to the San Diego Zoo, the lifespan of a monkey is 10 to 50 years, depending on the species. ANATOMY.

HABITAT. Gestation period is 226 to 232 days (7.5 months) One infant is born per gestation. HOME. Carnivorous Land Mammals.

In this lesson, we will focus in on where they live, how they behave and where they sit on the food chain. Spider monkey is a member of the primitive monkeys of the New World.

Most will not live that long, but some may live even longer. Average lifespan of a spider monkey is 27 years, however, in captivity that can be increased by 10 or more years. The lifespan of a monkey is 10 to 50 years, depending on the species. Spider monkeys live in wet and dense tropical rainforests. Spider monkeys can breed year round; however, births are usually spaced three years apart. Spider Monkey. A spider monkey's lifespan is about 20 to 27 years. Monkeys living in the wild have shorter lifespans due to disease and other factors.