# Two new howler monkey species discovered in the Amazon after 85 years

Source: [Biology News - Evolution, Cell theory, Gene theory, Microbiology, Biotechnology](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-howler-monkey-species-amazon-years.html) · 2026-11-10 · Life
Page: https://themorning.science/story/two-new-howler-monkey-species-discovered-in-the-amazon-after-85-years-9bea795a1a2fee79
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Genetic research identified two previously unknown howler monkey species living in the Amazon rainforest.
- The discovery is reported as the first new howler monkey species found in about 85 years.
- The findings are presented as evidence that the Amazon is more biodiverse than scientists had thought.

## Why it matters

The identification of new primate species in the Amazon adds to understanding of regional biodiversity and suggests that species counts for tropical forests may be incomplete.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: Biology News reported the discovery of two new howler monkey species in the Amazon based on genetic research

## Coverage

- [Two new howler monkey species discovered in the Amazon after 85 years](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-howler-monkey-species-amazon-years.html) — Biology News - Evolution, Cell theory, Gene theory, Microbiology, Biotechnology, 2026-11-10

Tags: primates, biodiversity, amazon, genetics, howler monkeys

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