# Genetic study describes two new species of Amazonian howler monkeys

Source: [Conservation news](https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/11/genetic-study-describes-two-new-species-of-amazonian-howler-monkeys/) · 2026-11-11 · Life
Page: https://themorning.science/story/genetic-study-describes-two-new-species-of-amazonian-howler-monkeys-b88a6346af88a70e
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A genetic study identified two previously unrecognized howler monkey species in the Amazon.
- The study also flagged a potentially distinct howler monkey species in the Caribbean.
- Researchers prompted reconsideration of how several howler monkey populations are classified.

## Why it matters

The findings revise how howler monkey diversity is counted, which affects conservation assessments and how populations are monitored and protected.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: Conservation news report on the genetic study of howler monkeys published

## Coverage

- [Genetic study describes two new species of Amazonian howler monkeys](https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/11/genetic-study-describes-two-new-species-of-amazonian-howler-monkeys/) — Conservation news, 2026-11-11

Tags: primates, biodiversity, genetics, taxonomy, amazon, conservation

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