Golden-mantled howler (male) (Alouatta palliata palliata)

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Photo by pamsai

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Field Notes

Description:

The mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), or golden-mantled howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides.

The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys, and males can weigh up to 9.8 kg (22 lb).

Habitat:

A male Howler Monkey relaxing on a branch of a tree overhanging a waterway in Tortuguero. Seen from a boat.

Reference Links:

Mantled howler

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