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Brown spider monkey[1]
Brown spider monkey at Paraguaná Zoo, Venezuela
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Suborder: Haplorhini
Family: Atelidae
Genus: Ateles
Species:
A. hybridus
Binomial name
Ateles hybridus
Brown spider monkey range in green

The brown spider monkey or variegated spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) is a critically endangered species of spider monkey, a type of New World monkey, from forests in northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.

Like all spider monkeys, it has long, slender limbs and a long prehensile tail. The brown spider monkey has a whitish belly and patch on the forehead, and – highly unusual among spider monkeys – its eyes can be pale blue.

Taxonomy

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Some scientists recognize two subspecies, Ateles hybridus hybridus, found in both Colombia and Venezuela and Ateles hybridus brunneus, found between Cauca and Magdalena River in Colombia.[1] Molecular studies have not supported the subspecies designations and treat the species as a single taxon.[2][3]

Physical description

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The brown spider monkey has long and thin limbs with longer forelimbs than hind limbs. It has a distinctive 75 cm (30 in) long flexible, thin and prehensile tail which at times acts like a fifth limb. The tail has a highly flexible, hairless tip with skin grooves which improves grip. Brown spider monkeys have four curved fingers and lack thumbs to help them swing from one tree to another.[4] These features make it possible for it to climb trees at high elevations, and hang and swing from one tree to another without often having to return to the ground. Adult males weigh between 7.9 and 9.1 kg (17 and 20 lb) and adult females weigh between 7.5 and 9 kg (17 and 20 lb). Its average adult body length is about 35 to 70 cm (14 to 28 in).[5] Its coloration ranges from light brown to dark on upper parts including the head. Its most distinctive characteristic is a whitish triangular forehead patch, although not all individuals have one. Some have pale blue eyes but most are brown.[6][7] Typically, the brown spider monkeys live between 10 and 27 years, but average about 22 years in the wild.[5]

Distribution

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The brown spider monkey is found in northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.[1] In Colombia, it is found from the right bank of the Magdalena River in the Magdalena and Cesar Departments, the south western portions of Guajira in the northernmost parts of the Serrania de Perija, and in the middle Magdalena River Valley at least to the Caldas and Cundinamarca Departments.[6] In Venezuela, the brown spider monkey is normally found at altitudes between 20 and 700 m (66 and 2,297 ft).[2]

The inter-Andean forest is also diminishing due to mining, infrastructure, and other industrial reinforcements.[8] In addition, their recovery from population loss is due to their low reproductive rate. Typically, they reproduce every 2–3 years.[9]

Ecology and behaviour

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Brown spider monkey from Venezuela

Even though the brown spider monkey spends most of its time high in trees, it occasionally descends to eat soil and drink water. Since it forages in high canopies, it prefers undisturbed primary forests.[6] The brown spider monkey travels in small groups, and instead of walking or running on all fours, it travels mostly by swinging and climbing between trees.[2]

The brown spider monkey mainly forages in the forest canopy and relies mostly on its senses of sight, smell, taste, and touch to find food. It is mainly herbivorous and frugivorous. A main component of the brown spider monkey's diet is ripe fruit. Over three quarters of its diet is lipid-rich fruits. However, in drier seasons where fruit is less abundant, it feeds on leaves, seeds, flowers, bark, honey, decaying wood, and occasionally insects such as termites and caterpillars.[2] The brown spider monkey feeds on different species of figs year around. Scientists have observed it eating soil and clay, and hypothesized that the reasons for this behavior could be to obtain minerals from the soil, for example phosphorus, or in order to maintain a pH-balance in its digestive system. The brown spider monkey finds water to drink on the forest floor at "salado sites." Competition for food occurs between spider monkeys and other frugivorous primates.[6]

The fragmented lands that brown spider monkeys live in, causes their social behavior and ranging patterns to vary. The male-to-female aggression is very common and a consistent pattern, as it is a mechanism of social control for an indirect form of sexual coercion or a ritualized courtship.[10]

Average lifespan of a spider monkey is 27 years, however, in captivity it can reach 40 years old.[6]

Natural predators include jaguars (Panthera onca), mountain lions (Puma concolor), harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja), and crested eagles (Morphnus guianensis). The brown spider monkey is known to shake branches in order to ward off potential predators.[6]

Conservation

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Video clip

Since 2004, the brown spider monkeys have been listed as one of the most endangered primates in Colombia's inter-Andean Valleys. This is due to habitat fragmentation, threats of hunting, and threats of capture for pet trade.[8] The population is estimated to have decreased by at least 80% and some populations have already been extirpated.[11] Few remaining populations are of adequate size to be viable long-term.[2] Almost 60 brown spider monkeys were recorded at various zoo (mostly European) that participated in the International Species Information System in 2010, but breeding is slow.[12] Habitat loss is ongoing within its wild range, and an estimated 98% of its habitat is already gone.[13] Habitat loss is driven both by logging, and land clearance for agriculture and cattle ranches.[2] It is also threatened by hunting (in some regions it is the favorite game) and the wild animals trade.[11] One study did not show a significant difference between population densities inside versus outside forest areas disturbed by loggers. It has been hypothesized that this anomaly is due to the sample being taken from El Paujil reserve, which is a protected area and may serve as refuge from other human activities, namely poaching.[14]

Conservation efforts such as alleviating the detrimental effects of fragmented landscapes on the brown spider monkey population are being pursued. Corridors are being utilized to direct the brown spider monkeys back to their natural habitat that has been severely fragmented.[15] A recent study performed in Central Colombia found that 21 out of 32 vertebrate species have used corridors that connect them to landscapes that have been fragmented.[15]

The IUCN is a group that is aiming to protect and grow the spider monkey population. They are raising money to help create corridors that connect them to all of the fragmented land. They are also aiming to educate the local human population that live amongst the spider monkeys to try and raise awareness and request more help.[16]

A small population of fewer than 30 individuals has been discovered in a protected area of Colombia, the Selva de Florencia National Natural Park [es]. This is the southernmost population of the brown spider monkey.[17] Brown spider monkeys are also known from other reserves in both Colombia and Venezuela.[2] Currently there are about 3,000 brown spider monkeys left in the forests of Colombia and Venezuela.[5]

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The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus), also known as the variegated spider monkey, is a critically endangered species of New World monkey belonging to the family Atelidae, endemic to the humid forests of northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela. This arboreal primate is distinguished by its slender build, elongated limbs exceeding body length, prehensile tail functioning as a fifth limb for brachiation and grasping, and fur coloration ranging from light to dark brown on the upper body with lighter underparts. Adults typically measure 35–70 cm in body length, with tails up to 82 cm, and weigh 8–10 kg, exhibiting sexual dimorphism in size. Primarily frugivorous, the brown spider monkey's diet consists of over 80% ripe fruits supplemented by leaves, flowers, , bark, and occasional , reflecting its role as a seed disperser in tropical ecosystems. It exhibits fission-fusion social dynamics, forming fluid subgroups within communities of up to 30 individuals, and spends most of its diurnal activity foraging and traveling high in the canopy, rarely descending to the except for water or geophagy. Classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, the species faces severe threats from —primarily for agriculture and logging, which has eliminated approximately 85% of its range—and hunting for , resulting in projected population declines exceeding 80% over three generations. Conservation efforts focus on protecting fragmented forest corridors in the Magdalena Valley and Serranía de San Lucas to mitigate isolation and enhance genetic viability.

Taxonomy

Classification and nomenclature

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) is classified within the family Atelidae, which includes characterized by prehensile tails, in the order . Its taxonomic hierarchy follows:
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Primates
  • Family: Atelidae
  • Genus: Ateles
  • Species: A. hybridus
The binomial name Ateles hybridus was assigned by in 1829, based on specimens from northern . The genus Ateles derives from the term atéleia, meaning "incomplete" or "imperfect," alluding to the vestigial or its absence in these monkeys. The specific epithet hybridus refers to the species' variegated or mixed fur coloration, distinguishing it from more uniformly colored congeners. Common names include brown , variegated spider monkey, and locally Magdalena marimonda. Taxonomic reviews, such as Kellogg and Goldman's 1944 analysis of spider monkeys, have informed the ' delineation, with some researchers recognizing two : the nominate A. h. hybridus in and , and A. h. brunneus restricted to . However, the International Union for Conservation of Nature treats A. hybridus as a single for conservation assessments.

Phylogenetic relationships

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) belongs to the Ateles within the Atelinae and Atelidae, part of the (Platyrrhini). Phylogenetic analyses based on sequences, including and control region data, confirm the of Ateles, with the diverging from other atelines and diversifying among its species approximately 6.7 million years ago during the . Within Ateles, A. hybridus forms a distinct monophyletic , distinct from southern congeners like A. belzebuth and basal A. marginatus, supporting its status as a full rather than a . Haplotype networks from mtDNA loci such as COII and HVI further delineate A. hybridus populations as cohesive, with limited across its fragmented range in northern . Molecular divergence estimates place the split of A. hybridus from its closest relative, the Central American Ateles geoffroyi, at 2.0–3.1 million years ago, likely following Andean uplift and that isolated trans-Andean populations. Earlier chromosomal studies suggested A. hybridus as a divergent basal , but mtDNA and subsequent genomic data prioritize its northern affiliation over southern groups like A. chamek and A. paniscus.

Physical characteristics

Morphology and size

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) possesses a slender, elongated body morphology specialized for arboreal suspensory locomotion, featuring disproportionately long limbs with forelimbs exceeding hindlimbs in (intermembral index approximately 105). Its hands form a hook-like structure with four elongated, curved fingers and a reduced, vestigial , enabling efficient brachiation and grasping of branches. The serves as a fifth limb, measuring 74–85 cm in , with flexible musculature and a distal portion that is hairless and equipped with friction ridges akin to fingerprints for secure grip. Fur coloration includes light to dark on the upper body, head, back, outer limbs, and dorsum, contrasted by paler buff tones on the , inner limbs, arms, and underside; a dark crown caps the head, often accented by a buff triangular tuft on the in some individuals. Eyes are typically light , though pale blue irises occur uncommonly, distinguishing this species from most congeners. Adult males attain weights of 7.9–10 kg and head-body lengths of 47–50 cm, whereas females range from 7.5–9 kg and 45–48 cm, respectively; tails extend 76–85 cm in males and 74–76 cm in females. These dimensions position A. hybridus among the larger , with an average mass around 8.5 kg.

Adaptations and variations

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) possesses specialized morphological adaptations for and foraging in neotropical forests. Its , averaging 75 cm in length, serves as a fifth limb, supporting the animal's full body weight during suspensory behaviors such as brachiation and feeding. The tail's distal end features hairless, ridged skin with a pad, enhancing grip on irregular substrates like branches and vines. Limb structure further optimizes canopy traversal: elongated arms and legs enable rapid swinging, while hook-like hands—with four elongated fingers and a vestigial thumb—facilitate precise suspension without relying on opposability. These traits reduce the need for propulsion, allowing efficient energy use across discontinuous forest patches. The species' agility supports jumps between trees, minimizing terrestrial exposure to predators. Two subspecies exhibit geographic and potential pelage variations: , found in northern and , and , confined to Colombia's Magdalena and basins. The latter may display more pronounced variegation in fur coloration, ranging from brown to blackish tones, though systematic morphological comparisons remain limited due to the species' rarity and endangered status.

Distribution and habitat

Geographic range

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) is endemic to northern , with a restricted distribution in northern and northwestern . Its range encompasses the middle basin in , spanning the departments of Bolívar, Santander, César, and Antioquia, as well as the coastal mountain range ( de la Costa) in northern , particularly in and Trujillo states. Two subspecies are recognized: A. h. brunneus, confined to Colombia in the region between the lower Río Cauca and Río Magdalena, including departments such as Bolívar, Antioquia, and Caldas; and A. h. hybridus, which occurs east of the Río Magdalena, extending from northeastern into western . The overall extent of occurrence is estimated at approximately 28,000 km², though the species' presence is patchy and fragmented across humid premontane and lowland forests at elevations up to 2,000 meters. Historical records suggest a broader distribution, but current populations are limited to isolated patches due to extensive .

Habitat preferences and fragmentation

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) primarily inhabits undisturbed primary lowland evergreen rainforests in the northern of and , favoring humid tropical forests with high canopy connectivity at elevations ranging from 20 to 700 meters above . These are obligate arborealists, utilizing the upper canopy and emergent layers for locomotion and , where dense foliage and abundant -bearing trees support their suspensory and use. types with high production, such as those dominated by yielding ripe, lipid-rich fruits year-round, correlate with higher densities, as the ' diet exceeds 80% and necessitates broad ranges of up to 10 square kilometers per group to meet nutritional demands. Habitat fragmentation, driven by agricultural expansion, selective , and infrastructure development, has reduced the ' available range to less than 20% of its historical extent in , rendering remaining patches highly isolated. In the Magdalena , fragment sizes below 100 hectares show significantly lower densities of A. hybridus compared to continuous forests, with exacerbating changes that diminish fruit availability and increase exposure to predators and hunters. This isolation restricts and dispersal, as the ' large home ranges and fission-fusion demand viable corridors of at least several kilometers to connect subpopulations, a threshold rarely met in current landscapes. In fragmented habitats, brown spider monkeys exhibit adaptive shifts, such as elevated folivory rates—up to 30% of diet in small patches versus under 10% in intact forests—reflecting fallback to lower-quality leaves when scarcity arises from reduced diversity and phenological asynchrony. Initial fragmentation effects include declines of over 50% in densities within the first decade post-isolation, compounded by physiological stress indicators like elevated levels in smaller fragments. Conservation modeling predicts that without restoration of connectivity, viable meta-populations may collapse within 20-30 years due to demographic stochasticity and inbreeding.

Behavior and ecology

Locomotion and daily patterns

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) primarily employs suspensory locomotion, characterized by brachiation—rapid arm-swinging from branch to branch in the forest canopy—facilitated by elongated forelimbs that exceed hindlimb length and a prehensile tail for stabilization and grasping. This mode allows efficient traversal of discontinuous arboreal supports, with the tail often suspending the body during feeding or bridging gaps, reducing reliance on hindlimbs for propulsion. Supplementary behaviors include quadrupedal walking, running along branches, and clambering over irregular substrates, though these comprise a minority of movements compared to suspensory forms. Such adaptations suit fragmented habitats, enabling high-speed travel (up to 15-20 m/min in related species) while minimizing energy expenditure on vertical climbing, which is rare due to the species' arboreal specialization. As diurnal primates, brown spider monkeys exhibit a unimodal or bimodal activity pattern synchronized with daylight, peaking in foraging and travel during morning and late afternoon hours, with midday lulls for resting amid high temperatures and reduced fruit availability. Activity budgets allocate approximately 30-40% to foraging, 40-50% to resting or sleeping in canopy positions, and the remainder to locomotion and social interactions, reflecting energy conservation in a frugivorous diet prone to spatiotemporal variability. Nighttime is devoted to stationary sleeping in small subgroups, often in tall emergent trees for predator avoidance, with minimal nocturnal movement. Daily ranging distances average 1-3 km, influenced by fruit patch distribution and group fission-fusion dynamics, promoting flexible responses to ecological pressures like habitat fragmentation.

Social structure and group dynamics

Brown spider monkeys (Ateles hybridus) exhibit a fission-fusion social structure characterized by multi-male, multi-female communities that temporarily split into fluid subgroups for daily activities before reuniting. Community sizes typically range up to 30 individuals, with subgroups varying from solitary foragers to parties of 2–30 members, often averaging around 10 (median subgroup size of 10, interquartile range 6–13 in studied groups of 14–16 total members). Subgroup composition is dynamic, lacking stable units except for adult females traveling with dependent offspring; all-male subgroups form occasionally among philopatric males, while dispersing females join new communities post-puberty. Group dynamics are influenced by ecological factors such as availability, with larger subgroups assembling during periods of abundance to exploit resources, and smaller ones during to reduce competition; subgroups also coalesce for communal activities like descending to sources or geophagy, potentially enhancing predator vigilance. No rigid dominance hierarchies exist, though older individuals receive greater deference, and males—being more philopatric and kin-related—engage in frequent affiliative interactions among themselves compared to females. Social bonds are maintained through physical contact, including grooming, which occurs more frequently among females (mean daily interactions 0.62) than males (0.43), correlating with network connectivity rather than mere proximity; is infrequent, with rare inter-female conflicts and occasional male toward females mitigated by grooming. These patterns facilitate flexible resource access in fragmented habitats but underscore to isolation in small, studied populations (e.g., 11 adults/subadults in Colombian fragments).

Diet and foraging strategies

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) maintains a diet dominated by ripe fruits, which comprise the bulk of its nutritional intake as a specialist . Observations in an inter-Andean lowland in indicate that ripe fruits accounted for 92% of feeding time, with the species utilizing fruits and leaves from at least 123 taxa across 51 families. Feeding activities occupy approximately 25% of the daily activity , reflecting the energetic demands of locating and processing dispersed, high-quality food resources. When ripe availability declines, particularly during dry seasons or in resource-poor habitats, brown spider monkeys shift toward folivory and other supplements, including young leaves, flowers, immature seeds, floral buds, bark, honey, and decaying wood; insects are consumed opportunistically but rarely. In seasonally flooded forests, folivory increases markedly, with Ficus species serving as consistent staples due to their year-round availability, comprising a higher proportion of the diet than observed in less fragmented Ateles habitats. This dietary flexibility mitigates nutritional shortfalls, though it does not fully compensate for the species' reliance on , leading to deficits in prolonged scarcity periods. Foraging strategies emphasize efficient patch exploitation in fragmented landscapes, where brown spider monkeys employ suspensory locomotion—such as brachiation and bridging—to access canopy fruits inaccessible to terrestrial or less agile primates. Subgroups in their fission-fusion social structure forage semi-independently, reducing intra-group competition and enabling targeted searches over wide ranges, with patterns resembling Lévy walks for optimizing encounter rates with patchy resources. Selectivity favors energy-rich, easily digestible items, with minimal processing time per bout, aligning with their hindgut fermentation adapted for rapid fruit transit rather than prolonged leaf breakdown. These behaviors underscore adaptations to spatiotemporal variability in fruit phenology, though habitat fragmentation exacerbates ranging costs and limits fallback options.

Reproduction and development

Females of Ateles hybridus typically produce their first offspring between 7 and 8 years of age, while males reach at 4 to 5 years. The period lasts 226 to 232 days, after which a single infant is born. Interbirth intervals average 32 to 36 months in the wild. Newborn infants cling tightly to the mother's ventral fur for the first two months, transitioning to being carried dorsally thereafter. Maternal care is intensive, with infants remaining dependent on the mother for and transport until approximately 6 to 10 months of age, after which they begin independent . occurs gradually around this period, though juveniles continue associating closely with the mother for social learning and protection. Observations indicate limited alloparental involvement, with primary responsibility resting with the biological mother.

Conservation

Population status

The brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the , with observed population declines of at least 80% over the past three generations (approximately 45 years) primarily due to habitat loss from and direct persecution through . Remaining populations are highly fragmented and consist of small, isolated groups, mainly confined to remnant forests in northern and northwestern , rendering them vulnerable to local extirpations. No comprehensive global population estimate exists, but the species has been repeatedly identified among the world's 25 most endangered , with ongoing declines projected to exceed 80% over the next three generations absent effective interventions. Recent efforts, such as establishing forest corridors in as of July 2025, aim to reconnect these disjointed subpopulations to mitigate genetic isolation and enhance viability.

Primary threats

Habitat destruction represents the foremost threat to Ateles hybridus, with driven by agricultural expansion, logging, and conversion to pastureland resulting in an estimated 85% loss of suitable forest across its range in and northern as of recent assessments. Fragmentation exacerbates this by isolating small subpopulations, limiting and increasing vulnerability to , particularly in the basin where remaining patches are under pressure from charcoal production and informal settlement. Hunting for constitutes a significant secondary threat, with humans targeting adults for meat and incidentally killing mothers to capture infants for the pet trade, further depleting already sparse populations estimated at fewer than 1,000 mature individuals. This pressure is intensified in fragmented areas where accessible forests facilitate , compounding the effects of habitat loss on a dependent on large, contiguous tracts for and dispersal.

Conservation efforts and outcomes

Conservation efforts for the brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) primarily focus on habitat restoration and connectivity in fragmented landscapes, given the species' reliance on large, contiguous areas for . In , initiatives have established forest corridors to reconnect isolated subpopulations, with voluntary conservation agreements signed with private landowners to protect and restore canopy pathways. These efforts, part of a long-term project documented in 2021, aim to mitigate the effects of , which has reduced habitat by up to 85% across the range. The (WCS) in Colombia supports monitoring and protection in key areas, emphasizing enforcement of hunting regulations within national parks. In , the Spider Monkey Conservation Project, a non-profit initiative, conducts ecological , , and habitat safeguarding, with activities reported as ongoing through 2022 and into 2025. Organizations like the World Land Trust have contributed to reserves such as El Silencio, providing protected areas for remaining groups. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recommends stricter enforcement of anti-hunting laws and sustainable wood extraction policies in protected zones, though as of the 2020 assessment, dedicated NGO involvement was limited in . Outcomes remain challenging, with no documented population recovery despite these interventions; the species retains its Critically Endangered status under IUCN criteria, projecting an 80% or greater decline over three generations due to persistent habitat loss and hunting pressures. Corridor projects have facilitated some movement between fragments, but overall fragmentation continues to isolate small groups, limiting genetic exchange and increasing extinction risk. Recent assessments indicate that while local protections have stabilized certain subpopulations, broader deforestation trends undermine long-term viability without scaled-up enforcement and land-use reforms.

Debates on management approaches

Conservation management for the brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) centers on balancing in-situ protection with ex-situ breeding efforts, amid challenges posed by severe fragmentation and low population numbers estimated at fewer than 250 mature individuals as of 2020. In-situ strategies emphasize establishing ecological corridors to reconnect isolated fragments, as demonstrated in Colombian projects where canopy bridges and restoration have aimed to facilitate movement and for this arboreal . These approaches are promoted for their potential to mitigate isolation in landscapes where over 85% of has been lost to and ranching since the 1980s, but their is questioned due to ongoing rates exceeding 27% in key areas over the past two decades and difficulties in maintaining connectivity amid human encroachment. Ex-situ management, including programs in facilities such as European zoos, seeks to preserve and support potential reintroductions, with births recorded as recently as highlighting progress in husbandry techniques. Advocates, including IUCN assessments, argue that such programs are essential as a hedge against imminent local extinctions in unprotected fragments, where only 3% of the species' distribution receives legal safeguards. However, implementation faces criticism for the species' complex fission-fusion , which complicates replication in , and limited evidence of successful reintroduction for spider monkeys, prompting calls to prioritize toward in-situ enforcement over breeding expansions. Community-based plans in indigenous territories, such as Quechua lands in , integrate local monitoring and habitat modeling but highlight tensions between traditional land use and strict anti-hunting measures, as subsistence practices persist despite bans. These approaches reflect broader contention in primate conservation: whether to invest in landscape-scale restoration despite enforcement hurdles in politically unstable regions like northern and , or to expand ex-situ efforts despite their high costs and uncertain field outcomes. IUCN guidelines endorse integrated actions, including expanded protected areas and research into reintroduction feasibility, but underscore the need for adaptive strategies given persistent threats from and agriculture.

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