🌿Native Nature

Yucatán Black Howler Monkey

Alouatta pigra

Taxonomy

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

About

The Guatemalan black howler, or Yucatan black howler, (Alouatta pigra) is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central America. It is found in Belize, Guatemala and Mexico, in and near the Yucatan Peninsula. It lives in evergreen, semideciduous and lowland rain forests. It is also known as the baboon in Belize, although it is not closely related to the baboons in Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yucatán Black Howler Monkey?
The scientific name of Yucatán Black Howler Monkey is Alouatta pigra.
What is the conservation status of Yucatán Black Howler Monkey?
The Yucatán Black Howler Monkey has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belong to?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belong to?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belong to?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belong to?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belong to?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belongs to the family Atelidae.
What genus does Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belong to?
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey belongs to the genus Alouatta.