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Southern Muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides) Taken in July 2015, at the São Paulo Zoo, in Brazil. Known as Muriqui-do-sul, in Portuguese. Brachyteles arachnoides,Brazil,Geotagged,South America,Southern muriqui,Winter,mammals,monkey,muriqui,primate Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Southern Muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides)

Taken in July 2015, at the São Paulo Zoo, in Brazil. Known as Muriqui-do-sul, in Portuguese.

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The Southern muriqui

The southern muriqui is a muriqui species endemic to Brazil. It is found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais. This New World monkey is known locally as ''mono carvoeiro'', which translates to "charcoal monkey".

Muriquis are the largest New World monkeys and largest non-human native primates in the Americas. Male muriquis have a head-body length of 55–78 cm , with a tail of 74–80 cm and a body weight of 9.6–15 kg.. more

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2016. Captured Jul 29, 2016 09:11 in R. Santa Teresa, 64 - Centro, São Paulo - SP, 01016-020, Brazil.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.