Quick answer
Howler Monkeys are native to North America and South America. Tropical forests from southern Mexico through Central America to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Native range
Tropical forests from southern Mexico through Central America to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Continents
- North America
- South America
Habitat notes
Weighing about 8 kg, living roughly 20 years, and moving slowly at 16 km/h, they rest up to 80% of daylight hours digesting leaves.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the howler monkey?
See our full howler monkey profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial howler monkey species profile.