Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Mar, Apr. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Yucatán black howler monkey faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and logging, as well as hunting. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts often focus on protecting remaining forest fragments and raising local awareness. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local economies that rely on intact ecosystems, providing an incentive for conservation, and funding research and anti-poaching patrols through park entrance fees and guided tours.
The Yucatán black howler, or Guatemalan black howler, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central America. It is found in Belize, Guatemala and Mexico, in and near the Yucatán Peninsula. It lives in evergreen, semideciduous and lowland rain forests. It is also known as the baboon in Belize, although it is not closely related to the baboons in Africa.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Yucatán Black Howler Monkey. Sightings recorded in 66 safari areas total.
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