🌿Native Nature

Central American Spider Monkey

Ateles geoffroyi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Atelidae ›Genus: Ateles

About

Geoffroy's spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), also known as the black-handed spider monkey, is a species of spider monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central America, parts of Mexico and possibly a small portion of Colombia. There are at least five subspecies. Some primatologists classify the black-headed spider monkey (A. fusciceps), found in Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador as the same species as Geoffroy's spider monkey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Central American Spider Monkey?
The scientific name of Central American Spider Monkey is Ateles geoffroyi.
What kingdom does Central American Spider Monkey belong to?
Central American Spider Monkey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Central American Spider Monkey belong to?
Central American Spider Monkey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Central American Spider Monkey belong to?
Central American Spider Monkey belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Central American Spider Monkey belong to?
Central American Spider Monkey belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Central American Spider Monkey belong to?
Central American Spider Monkey belongs to the family Atelidae.
What genus does Central American Spider Monkey belong to?
Central American Spider Monkey belongs to the genus Ateles.