Usually moves deliberately, picking up one limb and clamping on to a new place before moving other limbs. Frequently hangs by feet and holds food with its hands. Sleeps rolled up in a ball, burying its head and arms between thighs. Found singly or in pairs. Little is known of their social behavior.
Marks branches with urine.
Grooms with mouth and tongue, grooming claw on first toe. Insects, small vertebrates, nuts, eggs, fruit. No definite breeding season. Gestation is about six months. Father or older offspring may aid in rearing.