Diet of White-Cheeked Spider Monkeys (Ateles marginatus) in Continuous Forests at the Cristalino Private Reserve (Mato Grosso – Brazil)

Key Points

• The diet primarily consists of fruits, leaves, and flowers, supporting forest biodiversity.
• Overall, 70% of the monkeys' food intake comes from 18 different plant species.
• Data collection involved extended observations of foraging behavior and dietary analysis in natural habitats.
• Findings highlight the importance of forest conservation for maintaining spider monkey populations.