Geographic
range: Neotropical: Restricted to S Mexico, S Belize and N
Guatemala. In Mexico found in Tabasco, N Chiapas and Yucatan peninsula.
Physical characteristics: Large
and stocky monkey. The body is entirely black with a glossy sheen.
Males larger than females, with longer beard. Food
habits: Herbivorous. Mostly fruit, leaves, seeds and flowers
are consumed.
Reproduction: Single young is born,
breeding occurs all year round.
Behavior: Arboreal. Social - forms
groups of 2 -6 animals. Unique form of vocalization resembling growls
and howls. Mostly males vocalize.
Habitat:
Lowlands only. Evergreen forest, semideciduous forest, riparian vegetation,
tall secondary growth.
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