Barbary macaque vs Parasitic fly

Macaca sylvanus compared with Pegomya hyoscyami

Key Differences

• Barbary macaque is Endangered while Parasitic fly is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Barbary macaque	Parasitic fly
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)	Anthomyiidae
Genus	Macaca	Pegomya
Species	Macaca sylvanus	Pegomya hyoscyami

Evolutionary Relationship

Barbary macaque and Parasitic fly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Barbary macaque

EN — Endangered

Parasitic fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Barbary macaque	Parasitic fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Barbary macaque

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Germany and Spain. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Parasitic fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Barbary macaque

The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is a species in the genus Macaca. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.