Amazon Black Howler vs Bastard Catclaw
Alouatta nigerrima compared with Microgramma lycopodioides
Key Differences
- Amazon Black Howler is Least Concern while Bastard Catclaw is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazon Black Howler | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Primates (Primates) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Atelidae | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Alouatta | Microgramma |
| Species | Alouatta nigerrima | Microgramma lycopodioides |
Conservation Status
Amazon Black Howler
LC — Least ConcernBastard Catclaw
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazon Black Howler | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazon Black Howler
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bastard Catclaw
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
Amazon Black Howler
The Amazon Black Howler (Alouatta nigerrima) is a species in the genus Alouatta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bastard Catclaw
The Bastard Catclaw (Microgramma lycopodioides) is a species in the genus Microgramma. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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