Black-and-gold Howler Monkey
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Black-and-gold Howler Monkey
Alouatta caraya
The Black-and-gold Howler Monkey is a fun monkey known for its loud calls! They live in trees and love to swing from branch to branch in the forests of South America.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Black-and-gold Howler Monkey is named for its striking fur, with adult males being entirely glossy black and females a vivid yellowish-gold or tan. Both sexes possess a distinctive black face, but the dramatic color difference makes them easily distinguishable. Males are generally larger than females.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyAtelidaeGenusAlouatta
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Howler monkeys are among the most common monkeys in the Pantanal wetlands.
Their epic morning howls help warn rival monkey groups away.
They spend most of their day resting, saving energy for digestion.
Unlike most monkeys, adult males are completely black, females are gold!
Special abilities
Ability
Voice Amplifier
Black-and-gold Howler Monkeys can create booming calls because of a specialized enlarged throat sac and hyoid bone that amplify sound.
Ability
Gripping Tail
Black-and-gold Howler Monkeys have a strong prehensile tail that helps them grip branches like a fifth limb while climbing and feeding.
Ability
Leaf Digester
Black-and-gold Howler Monkeys can thrive on a diet of tough leaves because of a specialized digestive system that breaks down plant fibers.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 40-70 cm
- Weight
- 3-9 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 180-190 days
Diet & Feeding
They mostly eat leaves, with some fruits and flowers to keep them healthy and strong.
Primary Foods
- Leaves
- Fruits
- Flowers
- Tree buds
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Jaguar
Panthera onca
Adults and juveniles can be prey for large cats.
eaten by
Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
Young monkeys are prey for this powerful raptor.
eats
Rubber Fig
Ficus insipida
Feeds on leaves and fruits of various fig species.
eats
Trumpet Tree
Cecropia pachystachya
Commonly consumes the leaves of this fast-growing tree.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Black Howler MonkeyGolden Howler Monkey
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch howler monkeys from a distance, as they are wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Black-and-gold Howler Monkey?
40-70 cm
How much does Black-and-gold Howler Monkey weigh?
3-9 kg
How long does Black-and-gold Howler Monkey live?
15-25 years
How fast can Black-and-gold Howler Monkey move?
15 km/h
What does Black-and-gold Howler Monkey eat?
They mostly eat leaves, with some fruits and flowers to keep them healthy and strong.
Where is Black-and-gold Howler Monkey usually found?
Forests
How does Black-and-gold Howler Monkey hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Black-and-gold Howler Monkey usually have?
1
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