Black Howler Monkey vs common vole

Alouatta pigra compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

  • Black Howler Monkey is Endangered while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Howler Monkey common vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Primates (Primates) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Atelidae Cricetidae
Genus Alouatta Microtus
Species Alouatta pigra Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Howler Monkey and common vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Black Howler Monkey

EN — Endangered

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Howler Monkey common vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Howler Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Black Howler Monkey

The Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra) is a species in the genus Alouatta. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common vole

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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