• The Atelinae are a subfamily of New World monkeys in the family Atelidae, and includes the various spider and woolly monkeys. (wikipedia.org)
  • Family Atelidae: howler, spider and woolly monkeys Subfamily Alouattinae Subfamily Atelinae Genus Ateles: spider monkeys Genus Brachyteles: muriquis (woolly spider monkeys) Genus Lagothrix: woolly monkeys Subfamily Atelinae Genus Stirtonia Stirtonia tatacoensis Stirtonia victoriae Genus Protopithecus Protopithecus brasiliensis Genus Caipora Caipora bambuiorum Genus Solimoea Solimoea acrensis Wikispecies has information related to Atelinae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other members of Atelidae, but in another subfamily, are the spider monkeys , woolly spider monkeys, and woolly monkeys. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Howler monkeys are placed alone in the Alouattinae subfamily, while the other members of the family belong to the Atelinae subfamily. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • A subfamily in the family ATELIDAE, comprising three genera: woolly monkeys (Lagothrix), spider monkeys (Ateles), and woolly spider monkeys (Brachyteles). (lookformedical.com)
  • Howler monkey is the common name for the tropical, arboreal New World monkeys comprising the genus Alouatta of the primate family Atelidae, characterized by prehensile, thickly furred tails, completely black faces, a stout build, relatively large size, and loud howling calls. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • There are four families of New World monkeys: Cebidae, Aotidae, Pitheciidae, and Atelidae (Groves 2001). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Howler monkeys comprise the genus Alouatta and belong to the Atelidae family with the spider monkeys (genus Ateles ), woolly monkeys (Lagothrix) , yellow-tailed woolly monkeys (Oreonax) , and the woolly spider monkeys (Brachyteles) . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Like many New World monkeys and all atelids (family Atelidae), howler monkeys have prehensile tails. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Atelidae (Atelid Monkeys) is a family of primates . (eol.org)
  • Brachyteles is a genus of primates in the family atelid monkeys . (eol.org)
  • Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of atelid monkeys. (eol.org)
  • The environments in which many atelid monkeys species are known to live. (eol.org)
  • Select an environment to see its atelid monkeys species checklist. (eol.org)
  • Atelines, along with the related howler monkeys, are the largest of the New World monkeys. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are ten species of howler monkeys (NPRC), ranging from southern Mexico to northern Argentina (Strier 2004). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Howler monkeys play an important ecological role in the middle of terrestrial food chains , consuming fruit , leaves , flowers , some insects , and other such food while being preyed upon by harpy eagles , jaguars , and other large predators. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • However, various anthropogenic actions, such as habitat destruction and capture for the pet trade or for food, have impacted the populations on howler monkeys. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • On the other hand, in some localities the removal of top predators, such as the jaguar, have caused too many howler monkeys and consequent disruption of the ecosystems. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Howler monkeys (genus Alouatta ) are stoutly built and range in size from 56 to 92 centimeters (22 to 36 inches), excluding their tail, which can be equally as long, ranging from 51 to 89 centimeters (20 to 35 inches) (Strier 2004). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • New World monkeys are one of three major informal groups of the biological order Primates , the other two groups being prosimians in addition to monkeys and apes of the Old World. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Together, the New World monkeys and the Old World monkeys and apes are considered to be "higher primates," or simians (infraorder Similformes), while the prosimians (such as lemurs ) are considered to be the "lower primates. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • The New World monkeys are found in Mexico , Central America , and South America , and the Old World monkeys are located in Africa , central to southern Asia, Japan , and India . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • All New World monkeys differ slightly from Old World monkeys in many aspects, the most prominent of which is the nose. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • The scientific name for New World monkey, Platyrrhini, means "flat nosed," describing their flatter noses, with side facing nostrils, compared to the narrow noses of the Old World monkey. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Most New World monkeys have long, often prehensile tails. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Unlike most Old World monkeys, many New World monkeys form monogamous pairs and show substantial paternal care of young. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • A subfamily in the family ATELIDAE , comprising three genera: woolly monkeys (Lagothrix), spider monkeys (Ateles), and woolly spider monkeys (Brachyteles). (online-medical-dictionary.org)
  • Family Atelidae: howler, spider and woolly monkeys Subfamily Alouattinae Subfamily Atelinae Genus Ateles: spider monkeys Genus Brachyteles: muriquis (woolly spider monkeys) Genus Lagothrix: woolly monkeys Subfamily Atelinae Genus Stirtonia Stirtonia tatacoensis Stirtonia victoriae Genus Protopithecus Protopithecus brasiliensis Genus Caipora Caipora bambuiorum Genus Solimoea Solimoea acrensis Wikispecies has information related to Atelinae. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Mexican spider monkey ( Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus ), is a subspecies of Geoffroy's spider monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Mexico and Central America , native to Mexico, Guatemala , Honduras , Nicaragua and El Salvador . (animalia.bio)
  • The Atelinae are a subfamily of New World monkeys in the family Atelidae, and includes the various spider and woolly monkeys. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wełniak [6] , wełnik [6] ( Lagothrix ) - rodzaj ssaków naczelnych z podrodziny czepiaków (Atelinae) w obrębie rodziny czepiakowatych (Atelidae). (wikipedia.org)
  • A suborder of PRIMATES consisting of six families: CEBIDAE (some New World monkeys), ATELIDAE (some New World monkeys), CERCOPITHECIDAE (Old World monkeys), HYLOBATIDAE (gibbons and siamangs), CALLITRICHINAE (marmosets and tamarins), and HOMINIDAE (humans and great apes). (lookformedical.com)
  • The name muriqui comes from the Tupi Indians of Brazil, but they have also previously been called woolly spider monkeys. (wisc.edu)
  • HN - 2020 MH - Araucaria UI - D000080057 MN - B1.650.940.800.575.912.625.500.500 MS - A genus of evergreen conifer of the family Araucariaceae, order Pinales, that includes the monkey puzzle (Araucaria Araucana). (nih.gov)
  • A genus of the family CEBIDAE consisting of four species: S. boliviensis, S. orstedii (red-backed squirrel monkey), S. sciureus (common squirrel monkey), and S. ustus. (lookformedical.com)
  • A genus of Old World monkeys found in Africa although some species have been introduced into the West Indies. (lookformedical.com)
  • There is a single genus and several species occurring in this family, including AOTUS TRIVIRGATUS (Northern night monkeys). (lookformedical.com)
  • All muriquis have a prehensile tail, a specialized tail used in suspensory locomotion that is seen only in a few species of New World monkeys. (wisc.edu)
  • A species of macaque monkey that mainly inhabits the forest of southern India. (lookformedical.com)
  • Muriquis are the largest of the New World monkeys, appearing almost five feet tall when hanging by their long arms from tree branches. (wisc.edu)
  • They inhabit the forests of South and Central America, comprising the largest family of South American monkeys. (lookformedical.com)
  • A family of the New World monkeys inhabiting the forests of South and Central America. (lookformedical.com)
  • diseases: coordinate with MONKEY DISEASES HN - 2020 BX - Black Howler Monkey, Paraguayan BX - Black-and-Gold Howler Monkeys BX - Mono Aullador BX - Paraguayan Black Howler Monkey MH - Ambient Intelligence UI - D000080910 MN - L1.224.900.910.500 MS - An emerging paradigm in which people are empowered through intelligent (digital) tools embedded in the surrounding environment. (nih.gov)
  • Monkey diseases. (lookformedical.com)
  • A multimethod archaeometry study (zooarchaeological, isotopic, ancient DNA, paleobotanical, and radiocarbon dating) of a spider monkey sacrificed in the ceremonial center of Teotihuacan, Mexico (1 to 550 CE) is interpreted as a diplomatic gift exchange with neighboring Maya. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The timing of the spider monkey's sacrifice (250 to 300 CE) and its life history suggest a reconsideration of epigraphically attested militaristic involvement of Teotihuacan at certain Maya sites. (elsevierpure.com)