Black Capuchin vs Mountain yam
Sapajus nigritus compared with Dioscorea hamiltonii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Capuchin | Mountain yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Primates (Primates) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Cebidae | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Sapajus | Dioscorea |
| Species | Sapajus nigritus | Dioscorea hamiltonii |
Conservation Status
Black Capuchin
NT — Near ThreatenedMountain yam
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Capuchin | Mountain yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Capuchin
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Mountain yam
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Black Capuchin
The Black Capuchin (Sapajus nigritus) is a species in the genus Sapajus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Mountain yam
No description available.
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