Moreover, the Mexican spider monkey can be found in different types of locations depending on the number of individuals within the group of subgroup.

Large groups tend to remain in conserved forest which they know, while small subgroups have a higher chance to be found near human populations.

[12] The Mexican spider monkey tends to live in areas that include certain characteristics, such as abundance of preferred fruits, sleeping sites and refuges.

Older vegetation species and higher canopy levels are preferred by the subspecies due to the abundance of fruits and resources.

In captivity, the Mexican spider monkey's diet generally consists of fruits, dog food, bread and a few vegetables, such as carrots and lettuce.

[5] Wild Mexican spider monkeys tend to vary their fruit diet depending on the abundance of certain plant species in the area of habitat.

[15] Leaves are also an important component within their diet as that they consume monthly depending on the availability of nutritious fruits in their surroundings.

[11] The Mexican spider monkey moves in straight lines towards its food and is able to orient its movement to foraging areas invisible from its current vantage point.

[16] Since 2020 the Mexican spider monkey has entered the Red List of the IUCN as an endangered species, which means it is currently facing high risks of extinction within the next 45 years.

According to data collected by the Global Forest Watch across Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, deforestation is the main reason behind the decrease of population of this species.

Livestock farming, palm oil monocultures, and other mega-projects such as mining projects are at the origin of the important habitat loss in this region.

[17] Furthermore, the long birth interval of this subspecies, results in the higher risk of extinction, especially in areas that are threatened by human usage.