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Panama and much of South America
- The genus comprises eleven species which are found across Panama and much of South America in primary and secondary forests, tropical rainforests and cloud forests up to 2,400 metres (7,900 ft).
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A primary distinction between red-necked and gray-necked night monkeys is spatial distribution. Gray-necked night monkeys (Aotus lemurinus group) are found north of the Amazon River, while the red-necked group (Aotus azare group) are localized south of the Amazon River. [11]
CONSERVATION STATUS: LEAST CONCERN. Azara’s night monkeys, also called Azara’s owl monkeys and southern night monkeys, are endemic to the Gran Chaco region of South America—a large area including many diverse ecosystems, from grasslands to savannas to xeric thorn forests and gallery forests.
Night monkeys, belonging to the genus Aotus, inhabit the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Their adaptability allows them to thrive in a variety of forested environments, including both primary and secondary forests.
Aotus trivirgatus. Geographic Distribution and Habitat. Northern night monkeys—also known as northern owl monkeys, three-striped night monkeys, or douroucoulis—are found north of the Amazon River, primarily between southern Venezuela and north-central Brazil.
Geographic Distribution and Habitat. Azara’s night monkeys, also called Azara’s owl monkeys and southern night monkeys, are endemic to the Gran Chaco region of South America—a large area including many diverse ecosystems, from grasslands to savannas to xeric thorn forests and gallery forests.
Night monkeys occur in a wide variety of forested habitats, from tropical lowland forests to cloud forests and in gallery forests, deciduous and semi-deciduous forests, dry forests, and mangrove swamps. They are found in primary, secondary, and remnant forests.
These monkeys live in small family groups consisting of between 2 to 5 members, including the adult pair and their offspring. During the day family groups will sleep either in tree hollows, vine covered trees, or dense brush.
