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Atelesbelzebuthishighlyfrugivorous,feedinglargelyonripefruitsofseveralspeciesandcanbeconsideredasaneffectiveseeddisperser,highlightingthe ...

Ateles belzebuth is listed as an endangered species (IUCN, 2009), given that its populations have declined by at least 50% in the last five decades. The species has a wide distribution range, although in Brazil, it is limited to only a few protected areas.  The main threats to this species include hunting and habitat loss caused by deforestation.

Temperature increases in Amazonia resulting from global climate change may alter floristic composition, and consequently, fruiting patterns of tropical forests. These changes could alter fruit availability in the forest, ultimately affecting primate populations. Ateles belzebuth is highly frugivorous, feeding largely on ripe fruits of several species and can be considered as an effective seed disperser, highlighting the critical role these primates play in forest maintenance and regenerati...