Physical description Geoffroy's spider monkey

in belize zoo



using prehensile tail near tortuguero, costa rica

its body color varies subspecies , population, , can buff, reddish, rust, brown or black. hands , feet dark or black. face has pale mask , bare skin around eyes , muzzle.

its arms , legs long , slim. arms 25% longer legs. thumb vestigial, fingers long , strong, making hands hook-like. long arms , hook-like hands allow geoffroy s spider monkey brachiate, is, swing arms beneath tree branches.

the prehensile tail strong , has palm-like pad @ end. tail acts limb, , used locomotion, pick fruits , scoop water holes in trees. geoffroy s spider monkey can support weight suspended tail , when feeding.

the clitoris of female geoffroy s spider monkeys large , protrudes, looking penis. organ, called pendulous clitoris because of way dangles externally, larger male flaccid penis. result, females mistaken males human observers. enlarged clitoris believed aid males in determining sexual receptiveness, allowing them touch clitoris , smell fingers pick chemical or olfactory cues female s reproductive status.