Diana monkey vs Nilgiri langur

Cercopithecus diana compared with Semnopithecus johnii

Key Differences

• Diana monkey is Endangered while Nilgiri langur is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diana monkey	Nilgiri langur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Primates (Primates)	Primates (Primates)
Family same	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
Genus	Cercopithecus	Semnopithecus
Species	Cercopithecus diana	Semnopithecus johnii

Evolutionary Relationship

Diana monkey and Nilgiri langur share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cercopithecidae. (Old World Monkeys)

Conservation Status

Diana monkey

EN — Endangered

Nilgiri langur

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diana monkey	Nilgiri langur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diana monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nilgiri langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.