Diana monkey vs Fossa

Cercopithecus diana compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Diana monkey is Endangered while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diana monkey	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Eupleridae
Genus	Cercopithecus	Cryptoprocta
Species	Cercopithecus diana	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

Diana monkey and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Diana monkey

EN — Endangered

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diana monkey	Fossa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diana monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.