The Mexican spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus), also known by its mayan name "Ma'ax",[3] is a subspecies of Geoffroy's spider monkey, and is one of the largest types of New World monkey. It inhabits forests of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.[4][2] It is a social animal, living in groups of 20–42 members.[5] The subspecies is considered to be an endangered according to the IUCN Red List since 2020, mostly due to human threats.[2]
The Yucantan spider monkey was previously considered a separate subspecies but is now listed as a junior synonym of the Mexican spider monkey by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).[6][7]
The subspecies is frugivorous, as it feeds mostly from fruits found in trees. They feed along a linear route which they plan in advance, and they rarely enter unknown areas. However, significant environmental incidents can have a direct impact on their behaviour and diet.
Yucatan spider monkeys live on average 25 years in the wild, which can vary depending on their environment, and they are estimated to live up to 35 years while in captivity.
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