There are various species of monkey found in Mexico:
Alouatta Pigra, often known as the black howler monkey. their species of monkey that may be found in southern Mexico, mainly in the states of Chiapas, Tabasco and Campeche.
Ateles geoffroyi, often known as the Geoffroy's spider monkey. Their species of monkey that can be found in central America and southern Mexico. They are present in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Tabasco and Chiapas.
Alouatta palliata Mexicana, also known as the Mexican mantled Howler, is the species that inhabits the forests of Veracruz, Oaxaca.
Although not a native of Mexico. The White-faces capuchin (Cebus capucinus) has been introduced to several areas of the nation, particularly the Yacatan Peninsula.
Apart of these names: It is important to note that due to habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting and other concerns some of these monkey species are regarded as vulnerable or endangered.
Geoffroy's Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi): Also known as the black-handed spider monkey, this species is found in the southern parts of Mexico, particularly in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca. They are characterized by their long limbs, prehensile tail, and black hands. Geoffroy's spider monkeys primarily inhabit tropical rainforests and are known for their agile and acrobatic movements.
Yucatan Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra): This monkey species is found in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, as well as in parts of Guatemala and Belize. Yucatan black howler monkeys are known for their loud vocalizations, particularly the distinctive howls made by the males. They inhabit the tropical forests and are predominantly folivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and flowers.
Central American Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus): While primarily distributed in Central America, this subspecies of the Geoffroy's spider monkey is also found in southern Mexico, particularly in the regions of Tabasco and Veracruz.