| Muriquis[1] | |
|---|---|
| Northern muriqui, Brachyteles hypoxanthus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Primates |
| Suborder: | Haplorhini |
| Family: | Atelidae |
| Subfamily: | Atelinae |
| Genus: | Brachyteles Spix, 1823 |
| Type species | |
| Brachyteles macrotarsus | |
| Species | |
Themuriquis, also known aswoolly spider monkeys, are themonkeys of thegenusBrachyteles.[1] They are closely related to both thespider monkeys and thewoolly monkeys.[1]
The two species are:[2]
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern muriqui | Brachyteles arachnoides (É. Geoffroy, 1806) | Brazil (Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais) | Size: Habitat: Diet: | CR |
| Northern muriqui | Brachyteles hypoxanthus (Kuhl, 1820) | Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais and Bahia.) | Size: Habitat: Diet: | CR |
They are the two largest species ofNew World monkeys, and the northern species is one of the most endangered of all the world's monkeys.[3]
The muriqui lives primarily in coffee estates in southeastern Brazil.[4]: 174 Males are the same size and weight as females.[4]: 175
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