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Spider monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, Royalty Free Stock Photo

spider monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles.

Spider monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, part of the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus contains seven species, all of which are under threat the brown spider monkey is critically endangered. They are also notable for their ability to be easily bred in captivity.