Spix’s Night Monkey

Spinx's Night Monkey with baby at Wingham Wildlife Park

Spix’s Night Monkey Natural History

Size

This is a small monkey weighing just 0.5 to 0.8 kg.

Habitat and Distribution

They inhabit rainforest canopy of Peru, Ecuador, Columbia and Brazil.

Age

The lifespan of this species is around 20 years.

Diet

The majority of this animal’s diet is made up of fruit (frugivore). However, they do also eat insects and plant leaves.

Groups and Breeding

This is a social species living in family groups of up to 8 individuals. Females will generally give birth to two babies, once per year.

Threats

As with many species which live in rainforests, the main threats for this species come from the destruction of their habitat which includes being hunted by loggers for food, and having their populations fragmented into small areas, torn apart by areas where the forest has been cleared.

Interesting Facts

Night monkeys are the only truly nocturnal monkeys.

The Spix Night Monkey During Your Day Out in Kent

The Spix Night Monkey family is on display in the Nocturnal House alongside an exciting number of other night-time creatures.

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