Amazon Black Howler vs Mountain yam
Alouatta nigerrima compared with Dioscorea hamiltonii
Key Differences
- Amazon Black Howler is Least Concern while Mountain yam is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazon Black Howler | Mountain yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Primates (Primates) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Atelidae | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Alouatta | Dioscorea |
| Species | Alouatta nigerrima | Dioscorea hamiltonii |
Conservation Status
Amazon Black Howler
LC — Least ConcernMountain yam
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazon Black Howler | Mountain yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazon Black Howler
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Mountain yam
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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.
Mountain yam
No description available.
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