Mammal · GBIF taxon 2436649
Mantled Howler Monkey
Alouatta palliataAlso known as Golden-mantled Howler, Mantled Howler
Mantled howler monkeys are famous for their thunderous, guttural roars that can carry for several kilometers through the dense forest canopy. These highly arboreal primates spend the vast majority of their lives high in the trees, using their strong prehensile tails as a fifth limb while foraging. Their distinctive mantle of long, golden-brown guard hairs along their flanks contrasts beautifully with their otherwise black coats.
VocalArborealFolivorous
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VulnerableConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXVulnerableRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Ficus Leaves
- Wild Figs
- Cecropia Flowers
Predators
- Harpy Eagle
- Jaguar
- Boa Constrictor
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, deforestation, and capture for the pet trade
HabitatsTropical rainforests, dry forests, and mangrove swamps
Life span15 to 25 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyAtelidae
- GenusAlouatta
- SpeciesAlouatta palliata
Native
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Can deliver a severe defensive bite if cornered; observe quietly from a respectful distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen closely: Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to hear their booming territorial choruses.
- Keep your distance: Never attempt to feed or touch them, as they can bite defensively when feeling threatened.
- Watch the canopy: Look for slow, deliberate movements in the mid-to-upper canopy, where they rest to digest tough leaves.
Frequent Companion Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Predator (c) Christoph Moning, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Christoph Moning · cc-by
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Close Relative (c) D. Gordon E. Robertson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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