Alouatta (also known as Alouattas, Howler Monkeys): A genus of the subfamily ALOUATTINAE, family ATELIDAE, inhabiting the forests of Central and South America. Howlers travel in groups and define their territories by howling accompanied by vigorously shaking and breaking branches.

NIH MeSH · D000508Organisms

Alouatta

Also known asAlouattas · Howler Monkeys · Howler Monkey · Monkeys, Howler · Monkey, Howler

Definition

A genus of the subfamily ALOUATTINAE, family ATELIDAE, inhabiting the forests of Central and South America. Howlers travel in groups and define their territories by howling accompanied by vigorously shaking and breaking branches.

MeSH classification

  • B01.050.150.900.649.313.988.400.600.075.050.075

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Related concepts

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Common questions about Alouatta

What does Alouatta mean in medicine?
A genus of the subfamily ALOUATTINAE, family ATELIDAE, inhabiting the forests of Central and South America. Howlers travel in groups and define their territories by howling accompanied by vigorously shaking and breaking branches. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alouatta known by any other names?
Yes. Alouatta is also referred to as Alouattas, Howler Monkeys, Howler Monkey, Monkeys, Howler in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Alouatta sit in the medical classification?
Alouatta falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.150.900.649.313.988.400.600.075.050.075). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000508) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗