Black Howler
Alouatta caraya
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyAtelidae (Spider, Howler, and Woolly Monkeys)
- GenusAlouatta (Howler Monkeys)
- SpeciesAlouatta caraya (Black Howler)
About the Black Howler
The black howler (Alouatta caraya) or black-and-gold howler, is among the largest New World monkeys and a member of the Alouatta genus. The black howler is distributed in areas of South America such as Paraguay, southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Uruguay. This species is sexually dimorphic, with adult males having entirely black fur and adult females and babies of both sexes having an overall golden colouring; which emphasizes black-and-gold in the name. The IUCN Red List has classed the black howler as Near Threatened as a result of a recent population reduction due to a variety of human-caused factors.
The black howler is one of nine species of the Alouatta genus that have been identified and is in the Atelidae family. Because of this species' sexual dimorphism, the taxon for the black howler has been distinguished. Alouatta caraya
Alouatta pigra Alouatta seniculus Alouatta arctoidea Alouatta sara Alouatta macconnelli Alouatta guariba Alouatta belzebul Alouatta palliata Black howlers are sexually dimorphic, the male and the female are distinguishable due to the difference in their fur coatings. As... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black Howler in Iberá National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black Howler in Iberá National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Black Howler sighting in Iberá National Park, based on 128 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black Howler in Iberá National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Black Howler in Iberá National Park in our monthly data.