Black Howler Monkey vs

Alouatta pigra compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

  • Black Howler Monkey is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Howler Monkey
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Primates (Primates) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Atelidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Alouatta Usnea
Species Alouatta pigra Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Black Howler Monkey

EN — Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Howler Monkey
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Howler Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. 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.

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.

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