Black Howler Monkey vs Sonoran Desert Toad

Alouatta pigra compared with Incilius alvarius

Key Differences

• Black Howler Monkey is Endangered while Sonoran Desert Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Howler Monkey	Sonoran Desert Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Alouatta	Incilius
Species	Alouatta pigra	Incilius alvarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Howler Monkey and Sonoran Desert Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black Howler Monkey

EN — Endangered

Sonoran Desert Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Howler Monkey	Sonoran Desert Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Howler Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sonoran Desert Toad

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.