Howler Monkey information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Howler Monkey, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Howler Monkey
Howler monkeys are the most widespread primate genus in the Neotropics and are among the largest of the platyrrhines along with the muriquis (Brachyteles), the spider monkeys (Ateles) and woolly monkeys (Lagotrix). The monkeys are native to South and Central American forests. They are famous for their howls, which can be heard from a distance through dense rain forest. Fifteen species are recognized. Previously classified in the family Cebidae, they are now placed in the family Atelidae. They are primarily folivores but also significant frugivores, acting as seed dispersal agents through their digestive system and their locomotion. Threats include human predation, habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and capture for pets or zoo animals.
Howler Monkey facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Macaca mulatta
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Forests & grassland
- A group is called
- Troop
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Primates
- Family Cercopithecidae
- Genus Macaca
- Species Macaca mulatta
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Howler Monkey?
Macaca mulatta. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Primates, Family Cercopithecidae.
Is the Howler Monkey endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Macaca mulatta is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Howler Monkey live?
15 to 25 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Howler Monkey eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is forests & grassland.
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