Spider Monkey is a New World monkey with 7 subspecies, all of which are threatened or critically endangered.

Scientific Name – Simia paniscus

Classification – Simia

Gender Names – Male – male; Female – female; Baby – infant

Collective Noun – Troop, cartload

Length/Size – 40-50cm (15.7-20in)

Weight – 6.4-12kg (14-26lbs)

Top Speed – 56km/h (35mph)

Life Expectancy – 15-27 years

Mating Season – Varies between subspecies

Gestation Period – 226 to 232 days

Special Features – Varies between subspecies

Social Structure – Live in groups of 15 to 25 individuals that can be even up to 30 or 40

Geographical Distribution – Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil

Natural Habitat – Tropical jungle and rainforest

World Population – Around 2,000

Diet – Fruit, Nuts, Leaves

Predators – Human, Eagles, Jaguar