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Red Howler Monkey
Alouatta seniculus
-3.53675, -73.0437
Field Notes
Description:
Large monkey with a body length of approximately 55cm / 22 in. Long prehensile tail (60cm/ 24in). Bright rusty orange color. Known for its loud choruses of roaring or howling - typically at dawn, late afternoon, and during rainstorms. Usually found in groups ranging from 3 to 9 individuals.
Habitat:
Feeds on leaves and fruits in the middle and upper levels of the rainforest. They have small home ranges and can often persist in forest fragments or gallery forests
Notes:
This photo was taken at Isla de los Monos - a rescue and refuge center for primates near Iquitos Peru.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 16, 2012
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