Douroucouli a bras gris vs Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Aotus griseimembra compared with Mesoplodon perrini

Key Differences

• Douroucouli a bras gris is Vulnerable while Perrin’s Beaked Whale is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Douroucouli a bras gris	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Aotidae	Hyperoodontidae
Genus	Aotus	Mesoplodon
Species	Aotus griseimembra	Mesoplodon perrini

Evolutionary Relationship

Douroucouli a bras gris and Perrin’s Beaked Whale share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Douroucouli a bras gris

VU — Vulnerable

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Douroucouli a bras gris	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Douroucouli a bras gris

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.