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Colombian
Spider Monkey
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Ateles
fusciceps robustus
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Colombia,
South America
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Measurements
Body
length: 400 - 550mm
Tail length: 700 -900mm
Weight: 7 - 9kg
Diet
Various fruits, seeds, flowers, leaves, bark, honey eggs and insects.Identification
Are long limbed and have prehensile tails that act like a 5th limb, which makes the m extremely agile, probably second only to the gibbons of South-east Asia. Overall black in colour. Large stomachs that appear almost bloated to assist in the digestion of tough leafy matter.Behaviour
Live in groups of 2 to 8 members, forming part of a larger band containing up to 25 monkeys. Diurnal or day-time active, spend much of the day searching for food.
Distribution & Habitat
Found in the remaining primary rainforests of Colombia.Reproduction
Gestation: 230 days. Single infant Sexual maturity: 4 - 5 years Weaned at 7 -8 months old.Conservation
Endangered species. A European Breeding Programme (EEP) is in place to help maintain and conserve the small captive population.