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Primatology Laboratory, Estacion de Biologia Los Tuxtlas, Instituto de Biologia - Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

Conservation Agency

San Andres Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico

Primatology Laboratory, Estacion de Biologia Los Tuxtlas, Instituto de Biologia - Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (Established 1978)
Apartado Postal 176 , San Andres Tuxtla , Veracruz 97500 Mexico
Director: Dr. Alejandro Estrada Phone: 52 (294) 24668 Fax: 52 (294) 24668 E-mail: aestrada@primatesmx.com

Mission: Field research of howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata and A. pigra) and Spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi)in the tropical rain forests of Los Tuxtlas, southern Veracruz and in the state of Tabasco and Chiapas.

Principal Research Programs: Research aimed at documenting, on a long-term basis, aspects of population, ecology, behavior and conservation of the three primate species. Training of university students through participation in on-going research. Visit web page for further details.

Training Opportunities: Training through participation in on-going field projects is available for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Financial Aid: We provide educational opportunities, but students need to secure support elsewhere.

Number of Staff: 8

Key Personnel: SEE WEB SITE FOR NAMES, PROJECTS AND EMAILS OF STAFF MEMBERS

Species Supported: Alouatta palliata, Alouatta pigra, Ateles geoffroyi

Web Site: http://www.primatesmx.com

Entry created: 1998-03-30
Review requested: 2007-02-27
Entry last reviewed: 2004-03-14

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