How many types of spider monkeys are there?

There are five recognized species of spider monkeys:

1. Black-handed spider monkey (*Ateles geoffroyi*)

2. White-faced spider monkey (*Ateles belzebuth*)

3. Brown spider monkey (*Ateles fusciceps*)

4. Red-faced spider monkey (*Ateles paniscus*)

5. White-bellied spider monkey (*Ateles marginatus*)

There are also several subspecies within these species, but the five listed above are the generally accepted species.