Black Howler Monkey vs Smooth-backed Frog

Alouatta pigra compared with Lithobates psilonota

Key Differences

• Black Howler Monkey is Endangered while Smooth-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Howler Monkey	Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Atelidae	Ranidae
Genus	Alouatta	Lithobates
Species	Alouatta pigra	Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Howler Monkey and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black Howler Monkey

EN — Endangered

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Howler Monkey	Smooth-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Howler Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.