Nilgiri langur vs Ray

Semnopithecus johnii compared with Dipturus trachyderma

Key Differences

• Nilgiri langur is Vulnerable while Ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nilgiri langur	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Primates (Primates)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Rajidae
Genus	Semnopithecus	Dipturus
Species	Semnopithecus johnii	Dipturus trachyderma

Evolutionary Relationship

Nilgiri langur and Ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Nilgiri langur

VU — Vulnerable

Ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nilgiri langur	Ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nilgiri langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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