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brown howler monkey

brown howler monkey

Argentina, Brazil
Status
Vulnerable

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Wetland, Freshwater, Ocean, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
ripe fruits, seeds, plant sap, and occasional insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
primarily diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Habitat. Lowland, submontane, evergreen, and semi-deciduous, seasonal, and secondary Atlantic coastal forest, including Araucaria (Araucariaceae) pine forest in the southern part of the distribution in Parana, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul, from sea level to elevations of 700 m; not found in mangrove forests. Brown Howlers prefer to live in the vicinity of streams, and although they mainly use the upper forest canopy, they frequently descend to the ground to drink.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of brown howler monkey is officially designated as Vulnerable. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, wetland, freshwater, ocean, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of ripe fruits, seeds, plant sap, and occasional insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a primarily diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 25 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of brown howler monkey.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeArgentina, Brazil
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Wetland, Freshwater, Ocean, Mountain
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusVulnerable
ScientificAlouatta guariba
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAtelidae