Key Identification Features
- Adaptive features that help these large atelids include elongated hook-like fingers and shoulders that allow a wide range of movement.
- Individual northern muriquis can be distinguished from each other by their natural markings and facial features, including fur color and patterning, ear shape, and face shape and pigmentation.
- This species, Ateles fusciceps, commonly known as the black-headed spider monkey, has two recognized subspecies with distinct coloration.
- The hands and feet are dark or black, and the face usually has a pale mask with bare skin around the eyes and muzzle.
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