A large arboreal primate species endemic to the tropical forests of Central America, characterized by its distinctive loud vocalizations and social group behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical rainforests across Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Panama, typically inhabiting mid to upper canopy levels between 0-1,500 meters elevation
Ecological Role
Critical seed dispersers, contributing to forest regeneration and maintaining biodiversity through their frugivorous diet and wide-ranging movement patterns
Morphology
SKIN COATDense black or dark brown fur with distinctive golden-yellow or reddish mantle around shoulders and back
LIMBS WINGSPrehensile tail, long arms adapted for brachiation, strong grip for arboreal locomotion
HEAD SENSORYRobust skull, pronounced jaw, large nasal cavity enabling powerful howling vocalizations, excellent binocular vision
BODY STRUCTURELarge-bodied primate, males weighing 6-10 kg, females 4-8 kg, with body length 45-65 cm and additional tail length of 50-75 cm
