Muriqui

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The muriquis, also known as woolly spider monkeys, are the monkeys of the genus Brachyteles.<ref name=msw3/> They are closely related to both the spider monkeys and the woolly monkeys.<ref name=msw3/>

Species

The two species are:<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>

They are the two largest species of New World monkeys, and the northern species is one of the most endangered of all the world's monkeys.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>

The muriqui lives primarily in coffee estates in southeastern Brazil.<ref name="demonic">Template:Cite book</ref>Template:Rp Males are the same size and weight as females.<ref name="demonic"/>Template:Rp

Further reading

• Russell A. Mittermeier, "Monkey in Peril". National Geographic, March 1987, pages 387–395. Volume 171, No. 3. Template:ISSN. Template:OCLC

External links

• Conservation of the Muriqui from Brazil
• Primate Info Net Brachyteles Factsheet
• Southern Muriqui Home Page - Pró- Muriqui Association

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