Diana monkey vs Margay

Cercopithecus diana compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Diana monkey is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diana monkey	Margay
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)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Cercopithecus	Leopardus
Species	Cercopithecus diana	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Diana monkey

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diana monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.