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Scope Note
A species in the genus ATELES, subfamily ATELINAE, comprising several Mesoamerican spider monkeys including Geoffroy's spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi geoffroyi). Sometimes referred to as Central American spider monkey, it inhabits rainforest from Mexico to Colombia.
A species in the genus ATELES, subfamily ATELINAE, comprising several Mesoamerican spider monkeys including Geoffroy's spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi geoffroyi). Sometimes referred to as Central American spider monkey, it inhabits rainforest from Mexico to Colombia.