Endemic to Central and South America, the Spider Monkey is an omnivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing 6–9 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Spider Monkey | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5 kg | 12 kg | ↓ 38% |
| Height | 49.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 45 km/h | 35 km/h | ↑ 29% |
| Avg Speed | 45 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Spider Monkey inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Central and South America.
Typical coloring: Brown, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Spider Monkey is a group-based species belonging to the Atelidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
VU The Spider Monkey is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Spider Monkey’s weight of 6–9 kg is lower than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #23 of 34 Vulnerable species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sperm Whale | Up to 57000 kg | VU |
| 2 | African Elephant | 2700–6000 kg | VU |
| 3 | Great White Shark | Up to 2268 kg | VU |
| 4 | Hippopotamus | 1300–3200 kg | VU |
| 5 | Gaur | 600–1300 kg | VU |
Related Species
How much does a Spider Monkey weigh?
A Spider Monkey typically weighs 6–9 kg, which is below average compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Spider Monkey?
The Spider Monkey is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Spider Monkey live?
The Spider Monkey is found in Central and South America, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Spider Monkey reproduce?
The Spider Monkey has a gestation period of 110–160 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 11, 2026