Assam Macaque vs Common blowfly

Macaca assamensis compared with Calliphora grahami

Key Differences

• Assam Macaque is Near Threatened while Common blowfly is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Assam Macaque	Common blowfly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Calliphoridae
Genus	Macaca	Calliphora
Species	Macaca assamensis	Calliphora grahami

Evolutionary Relationship

Assam Macaque and Common blowfly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Assam Macaque

NT — Near Threatened

Common blowfly

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Assam Macaque	Common blowfly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Assam Macaque

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Common blowfly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Assam Macaque

The Assam Macaque (Macaca assamensis) is a species in the genus Macaca. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Common blowfly

The common blowfly (<em>Calliphora grahami</em>) is a fly species found across the United States, typically inhabiting all terrestrial and freshwater environments. As a member of the family Calliphoridae, this species often plays an important ecological role as a decomposer and pollinator across its range. The common blowfly is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable population with no immediate threat of extinction. Its diet includes decaying organic matter, making it a significant contributor to nutrient cycling in its native habitats. The species is commonly associated with a wide variety of terrestrial ecosystems, from open grasslands to forested areas, and is often found near human settlements. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.