<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Range of the spider monkeys </Td> </Tr> <P> Spider monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, part of the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae . Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil . The genus contains seven species, all of which are under threat; the black - headed spider monkey, and brown spider monkey are critically endangered . </P> <P> Disproportionately long limbs and long prehensile tails make them one of the largest New World monkeys and give rise to their common name . Spider monkeys live in the upper layers of the rainforest, and forage in the high canopy, from 25 to 30 m (82 to 98 ft). They primarily eat fruits, but will also occasionally consume leaves, flowers, and insects . Due to their large size, spider monkeys require large tracts of moist evergreen forests, and prefer undisturbed primary rainforest . They are social animals and live in bands of up to 35 individuals but will split up to forage during the day . </P> <P> Recent meta - analyses on primate cognition studies indicated spider monkeys are the most intelligent New World monkeys . They can produce a wide range of sounds and will "bark" when threatened; other vocalisations include a whinny similar to a horse and prolonged screams . </P>

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